Matter of Clay

The appellant, William L. Clay, is a member of the bar of this State practicing his profession in the city of Bochester. In July, 1935, he was retained by one faction of a local labor union to act for them in a controversy with another faction for dominion of the affairs of the organization. This retainer continued until April, 1937.

A year later, these clients laid before the Appellate Division charges that Mr. Clay had been unfaithful in the matters they had committed to his professional care. The charges were heard by a referee. Upon his report, the court made findings as follows: “Mr. Clay…