In re Mazza

Respondent was admitted to the Bar in the First Judicial Department in June, 1959. Charges of professional misconduct have been laid against him as hereinafter set forth, and Honorable Gustave G. Rosenberg was appointed Referee to hear them. There is no record of any other charge against him prior to the instant matter. Respondent, relatively inexperienced in any branch of the law except defense in criminal cases, undertook assignment to prepare, process and have approved certificates of incorporation for two not-for-profit social service agencies in the field of assistance to mental…