In re Catanzarite

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court on June 21, 1982. She maintains a law office in Massena, St. Lawrence County.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, is investigating a number of complaints of professional misconduct against respondent alleging neglect of legal matters; failure to respond to communications from clients and third parties; failure, after discharge by clients, to turn over files and return the unearned portions of retainers; failure to maintain the required books and records for her attorney-at-law accounts; and failure to cooperate with petitioner.

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