In re Dwyer

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the *134Second Department on October 31, 1984, and maintains an office for the practice of law in Tonawanda. The Grievance Committee filed a petition charging respondent with acts of professional misconduct arising from his representation of a client in post-divorce proceedings. Respondent filed an answer denying material allegations of the petition, and a Referee was appointed to conduct a hearing. The Referee filed a report, which the Grievance Committee moves to confirm and respondent cross-moves to disaffirm.

The Referee…