In re Lewis

*1192ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

I,PER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from two sets of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Keith A. Lewis. Respondent has been disbarred since January 1999, based on charges unrelated to the instant matter. In re: Lewis, 98-2825 (La.1/29/99), 728 So.2d 846 (“Lewis I”).1

*1193UNDERLYING FACTS

01-DB-027

The Blue Matter

In October 1998, Alice Blue retained respondent to handle a personal injury claim arising out of an automobile accident. On January 12, 1999, respondent filed suit on his client’s behalf. Ms. Blue…