In re Banks

1 .ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, James M. Banks, Jr., a disbarred attorney.

PRIOR DISCIPLINARY HISTORY

Prior to addressing the instant misconduct, we find it helpful to review respondent’s disciplinary history. Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana in 1989. Between 1991 and 1995, respondent was admonished by the disciplinary board on three occasions for failing to cooperate with the ODC in its investigations.

In 1999, we considered a proceeding…