In re New York County Lawyers Ass'n

This proceeding is brought by the New York County Lawyers Association to have respondent adjudged in criminal contempt of court by reason of his unlawful practice of law, or in the alternative that he be perpetually enjoined from continuing such practice.

Respondent, a layman allegedly engaged in real estate business and without a license to practice law, assumed to draw the last will and testament of one Maria Esposito, and to draw a deed conveying certain real property to said Maria Esposito and her son “ as joint tenants in common with title to vest in its entirety to the survivor.”…