In Re Nichols

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM. *

[ ,This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Gregory Patrick Nichols, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

Count I — The Singleton Matter

In early 2005, Lester Singleton hired respondent to represent him in divorce proceedings against his wife, who resided in California with the couple’s children. Mr. Singleton paid respondent $650 in costs and attorney’s fees. On February 10, 2005, respondent filed the petition for divorce in Jefferson…