Legal Opinion
In re Dumas
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided June 7, 2002No. 2002-B-0149PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
| .PER CURIAM.
This disciplinary proceeding arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Walter C. Dumas, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
UNDERLYING FACTS
In April 1995, Vanessa Bolinger retained respondent to represent her in connection with a personal injury matter stemming from a vehicular accident. Approximately one year later, respondent settled the personal injury claim for $7,250. Respondent apparently indicated to Ms. Bolinger that she would receive sufficient proceeds…
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3Cited by1 opinion
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