In re Kranis

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Richard Kranis was admitted to the practice of *279law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on October 16, 1963. At all times pertinent to this proceeding respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

There were 24 charges against respondent in his representation of six different clients. The Special Referee, retired Judge Evans V. Brewster, sustained 18 charges involving five of the clients.

Not only was respondent found negligent in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 (A)…