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SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA NO. 99-B-0440 IN RE: CHARLES GRADY

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM*
This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises from one count of formal charges instituted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") against respondent, Charles Grady, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS In March of 1991, Monica Peters-Morris retained respondent to represent her in connection with a personal injury matter. One year later, respondent filed suit on behalf of his client against the tortfeasor and his insurer. The tortfeasor's insurer became insolvent in 1993, and the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association ("LIGA") was substituted in its place. LIGA advised respondent that Ms. Peters-Morris' uninsured motorist coverage would prime its coverage, and requested that her claim against it be dismissed. Respondent failed to communicate this fact to his client. Over the following three years, respondent led her to believe he was still pursuing her claims. Additionally, in November of 1993, respondent became ineligible to practice law due to his failure to comply with the mandatory continuing legal education requirements.1 Respondent failed to advise his client of this fact, nor did he terminate his representation. From June, 1995 to March, 1996, Ms. Peters-Morris attempted repeatedly to contact respondent, but he was unable to do so. She contacted the Louisiana State Bar Association and
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Marcus, J. not on panel. Rule IV, Part II,

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