In re Cunningham

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

JjPER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Edselle K. Cunningham, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In early 1998, Margaret E. Hubbard retained respondent to represent her in litigation involving her late husband’s estate. At some point, the trial court denied a motion for summary judgment filed on behalf of Mrs. Hubbard. In March 1999, Mrs. Hubbard instructed respondent in person and in writing to seek review of this…