In re Linn

OPINION OF THE COURT

In this proceeding, the Special Referee sustained four charges of professional misconduct against the respondent. The petitioner moved to confirm the report to the extent that Charges One, Two, Four, and Five were sustained and to disaffirm to the extent that Charge Three was not sustained. The respondent cross-moved to confirm in part and disaffirm in part.

Charge One alleged that the respondent failed to maintain a duly constituted escrow account and commingled funds in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 9-102 (A) (22 NYCRR 1200.46 [a]). Between 1987 and…