In re Smith

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

LPER CURIAM. *

This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises from a petition for consent discipline filed by respondent, Glen Edward Smith, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana but currently on interim suspension.1

FORMAL CHARGES

Count I

Dudley Davis, Jr. retained respondent to represent him in connection with a person*799al injury matter. In December 1995, respondent settled Mr. Davis’ case for $289,-000, but he did not advise his client of this fact. Respondent did not disburse the settlement funds, provided no accounting to his client, and…