In re Hardy

Respondent, who was admitted to practice by this court in 1979, maintains an office for the practice of law in Corning, Steuben County. The alleged misconduct at issue in this proceeding occurred, however, while respondent was practicing law in Elmira, Che-mung County.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, by petition of charges and specifications dated May 22, 1990, accuses respondent of neglect, conversion of client funds, and improperly accepting loans from clients. Respondent’s answer largely admits the facts set forth in the various specifications of the petition but denies…