In re Newman

Clarice, P. J.:

The respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law in the State of New York at the July, 1900, term of the Appellate Division, First Department, and has practiced as such attorney since his' admission.

The petition charges that the respondent has been guilty of misconduct as an attorney at law as follows:

“ In April, 1917, the respondent acted as attorney for one Gardner, who claimed to be the owner of a cottage located at *655Rye, Westchester County, N. Y. While acting as attorney for Gardner, the respondent discussed with one Roth a proposed lease of the…