In re Joyce

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Grievance Committee served the respondent with a petition containing four charges of professional misconduct. The Special Referee sustained all four charges after a hearing. The Grievance Committee now moves to confirm the Special Referee’s report and to impose such discipline as the Court deems just and proper. The respondent has submitted an affirmation in opposition to the Grievance Committee’s motion and a request that this Court impose a sanction less severe than suspension from the practice of law.

Charge One alleges that the respondent has engaged in conduct…