In re Fata

Respondent was admitted to practice in the Second Department on October 21, 1954. His brother, Francis A. Fata, was admitted to practice on the same day. From January, 1955, through 1957 the two brothers practiced law in the Borough of Manhattan under the firm name of Fata & Fata.

This disciplinary proceeding was commenced against both brothers, but was continued against respondent alone when this court on February 15, 1962, struck the name of Francis A. *117Fata from the roll of attorneys upon his execution of a resignation from the Bar.

Respondent was charged with professional misconduct upon a…