In re Gilbert

This is a motion to confirm the report of the Referee which sustained charges of professional misconduct against the respondent.

Respondent was admitted to practice in the Second Judicial Department on June 18,1958. This proceeding was initiated by petition submitted January 4, 1968. Respondent admitted the charges. The Referee was appointed and hearings were held on March 15 and 29, 1968.

Two charges of professional misconduct were made against respondent. The first charge was in substance, that respondent forged his client’s indorsement upon a $1,200 check received in settlement of a personal…