Matter of Norwood

This disciplinary action against respondent Norwood resulted from his wilful act in violation of an order of the Family Court in a divorce proceeding brought by his wife. We agree with the Panel & Executive Committee that respondent is guilty of misconduct adversely reflecting on his fitness to practice law and we adopt the Executive Committee’s unanimous recommendation of a public reprimand.

Respondent was ordered by the Family Court to make certain payments and refrain from removing certain personal property from the marital residence. We need not consider respondent’s failure to make the…