In re Rogers

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to practice in this department on March 12, 1956. The disciplinary proceeding was brought pursuant to section 90 of the Judiciary Law and 22 NYCRR 603.4 (d) on three charges, inter alia, concerning respondent’s mismanagement of an escrow fund. Following a protracted hearing, the hearing panel dismissed two of the charges, namely, the first and third charge, essentially on a finding that the complaining witness and her former husband lacked credibility. The second charge was sustained, the panel recommending that respondent be censured for his…