Filed Date: 12/30/1992
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 10/31/2024
OPINION OF THE COURT
Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court on December 9, 1963 and has maintained an office for the prac
In his answer, respondent substantially admitted the material allegations set forth in the petition, but requested a mitigation hearing. A hearing was thereafter held wherein, in addition to evidence submitted in mitigation, proof was submitted which either clarified the allegations not fully admitted or amplified the circumstances connected with his admissions.
We confirm the Referee’s report. Based upon the admissions and facts found by the Referee, we conclude that the charges of professional misconduct have been sustained. We have considered petitioner’s evidence submitted in mitigation, consisting of proof of good character and long-time reputation for truth and honesty. Nevertheless, respondent’s conduct seriously affected the administration of justice, adversely affected his clients’ interests, and compelled others to incur needless expense in unnecessary litigation.
Accordingly, respondent should be suspended for a period of two years and until further order of this Court.
Boomer, J. R, Pine, Balio, Lawton and Davis, JJ., concur.
Order of suspension entered.