In re Mastine

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court on February 20, 1974, and maintains an office in Syracuse. The *300Grievance Committee’s petition charges him with commingling and conversion of client funds and with failing to maintain a special trust account. Respondent in his answer admits the charges and sets forth mitigating circumstances.

The petition alleges, and respondent admits that the Grievance Committee was notified by the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1300.1 (g), that respondent’s check, issued against the trust account of respondent…