ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
hThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent neglected a legal matter, failed to communicate with a client, and failed to promptly refund an unearned fee. Following the filing of formal charges, respondent refunded the fee and thereafter she and the ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline. Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Sonceree Smith Clark, Louisiana Bar Roll number 19275, be and she hereby is publicly reprimanded.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s judgment until paid.