In re King

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this court on June 23,1965 and presently maintains an office in Rochester. Until February, 1982 he practiced in partnership with Rozetta D. McDowell under the firm name of King and McDowell.

The petition alleges that between August 15, 1980 and August 7, 1981, respondent diverted $34,105 from the law firm’s trust accounts to its office account in order to pay overhead expenses and that such transfers were made without authorization from or disclosure to the respective clients. It is further alleged that, in response to…