People v. D'Acquisto

OPINION AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS

I. ISSUE

Disbarment is generally appropriate when a lawyer knowingly converts client property for his own benefit,1 while suspension is appropriate when a lawyer knows or should know he is dealing improperly with client property. Respondent failed to refund or account to one of his clients for $3,500.00 in fees tendered for pre-trial representation and failed to appear for scheduled events on six client matters. Is disbarment the appropriate sanction when there is significant evidence of mitigation?

SANCTION IMPOSED: ATTORNEY SUSPENDED FOR THREE (3) YEARS

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