In re Witchell

OPINION OF THE COURT

This disciplinary proceeding was brought pursuant to section 90 of the Judiciary Law and 22 NYCRR 603.4 (d) on charges that respondent neglected and failed to prosecute a personal injury action in violation of DR 6-101(A)(3) of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Petitioner, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, moves to confirm the findings and opinion of the hearing panel which, following a hearing, sustained the charge and recommended that respondent be censured.

Respondent was admitted to practice in this department on November 16,1956 and has maintained an office…