In re Duffy

Respondent was admitted to the Bar by this court on November 15, 1962 and maintains an office for the practice of law in Saranac Lake, Franklin County. In this proceeding to discipline him upon charges of professional misconduct, petitioner moves for a default judgment on the ground that respondent has failed to file an answer to the petition that was personally served upon him. Respondent has not appeared in response to the motion. The petition charges respondent with neglect of four legal matters entrusted to him, improperly affixing his signature as notary public to a bill of particulars…