In re Kaufman

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York has moved to confirm the report of the Referee designated to hear charges against the respondent. Respondent admits the facts forming the basis of the charges and his misconduct. The sole question is the sanction to be imposed.

The first charge concerns the use by respondent of funds delivered to him in escrow by the purchaser of real property. Respondent represented the seller and the funds were to be used upon the closing of title.

The second charge concerns the issuance of approximately 29 checks which were returned unpaid for insufficient…