*261 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

It The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent handled a eon-cursus proceeding when he was not competent to do so. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent 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 Hollis Shepherd, Louisiana Bar Roll number 25501, be 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.