In re Bernstein

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was served with a petition that contained three charges of professional misconduct against him. In his *234answer, he admitted in part and denied in part the allegations contained in the petition. After a hearing, the Special Referee sustained all three charges. The Grievance Committee moves to confirm the Special Referee’s report, and the respondent opposes the Grievance Committee’s motion.

Charge One alleged that the respondent converted clients funds that were entrusted to him as a fiduciary, in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 9-102 (a) and…