In re Scott

JjPER CURIAM.*

This disciplinary proceeding arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Hal J. Scott, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana, but currently on interim suspension.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In late 1980, James R. King, an employee of the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registration (“Department”), approached respondent to bid on drayage (trucking) contracts awarded by the Department to transport voting machines to and from voting sites. Although Mr. King was prohibited from bidding on such contracts as an…