Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Zingarelli

Respondent objects to the board’s findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to Count One, Count Two, and Count Three. Alleging that the board failed to consider any of the mitigation evidence presented by respondent, particularly the evidence regarding respondent’s bipolar disorder, respondent also objects to the board’s recommendation of permanent disbarment.

I

With regard to the board’s conclusion that respondent violated the Disciplinary Rules as charged in Count One, respondent argues that (1) he was not practicing law by briefly attending two client meetings and (2) he had no…