In re Wachs

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joel M. Wachs was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on January 29, 1973.

Petitioner Departmental Disciplinary Committee is seeking an order imposing a public censure upon respondent and *24confirming the Hearing Panel’s findings of facts and conclusions of law indicating that respondent neglected three legal matters entrusted to him, in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 (A) (3) (22 NYCRR 1200.30), engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, in violation…