In re Richard

hThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Roy Joseph Richard, Jr., an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

FORMAL CHARGES

On October 30, 2013, respondent’s trust account did not have a sufficient balance to cover a $250 check payable to the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court. Respondent’s bank nevertheless paid the check, resulting in an overdraft in the trust account of $228.43.

The bank notified the ODC of the overdraft on November 4, 2013. Although respondent had made a deposit by that time to bring his…