In re Niemel

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on December 6, 1967, and formerly maintained an office for the practice of law in North Tonawanda. The Grievance Committee filed a petition returnable on December 7, 2010, charging respondent with acts of misconduct including misappropriating and failing to maintain client funds. Respondent accepted service of the petition on November 3, 2010. He failed to file an answer to the petition or to appear before this Court on the return date thereof.

By order entered December 10, 2010, which was personally served on…