In re Marks

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law on June 25, 1952 in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department. At all times relevant to the instant proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

From about March, 1975 to about June, 1976, respondent appropriated and converted to his own use $31,345.46 from a client-decedent’s estate without permission or authority to do so, forging the administratrix’ signature to a number of checks. There were apparently eight…