In re Schiro

*1118ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

| .PER CURIAM.

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

UNDERLYING FACTS

Harry Witt went to respondent in 1983 seeking representation in connection with a personal injury matter involving the City of New Orleans (“City”). Respondent, who was an elected official in Orleans Parish, was concerned he might have a potential conflict of interest in representing Mr. Witt against the City. Accordingly, respondent asked…