Lanza v. Rath

*86OPINION OF THE COURT

Norman A. Mordue, J.

Petitioner Salvatore F. Lanza, Esq. (hereinafter Lanza) is an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York. On January 2, 1990, Lanza was appointed as Town Attorney for the Town of Volney in the County of Oswego. The position of Town Attorney is a part-time position whose duties include, inter alla, the prosecution of violations of local ordinances. Petitioner William D. Prevost (hereinafter Prevost) retained Lanza to represent him in regard to certain criminal charges pending in the Town of Volney Justice Court (hereinafter Justice…