In re Bigman

OPINION OF THE COURT

In this proceeding, the respondents were jointly charged with three allegations of professional misconduct. The Special Referee failed to sustain any of the charges. The Grievance Committee moves to disaffirm the findings of the Special Referee and to impose such discipline upon the respondents as the Court deems just and proper. The respondents cross-move to confirm the report of the Special Referee and to dismiss all three charges.

Charge One alleged that the respondents engaged in an impermissible conflict of interest emanating from Harry I. Bigman’s representation of…