In re Complaint as to the Conduct of Lewelling

The accused is charged with professional misconduct. As a result of excessive use of intoxicating liquor the accused neglected his professional duties. *283He was guilty of inordinate delay in answering correspondence relating to cases in which, he was retained ; he failed to complete proceedings which he had initiated for clients; he failed to pay filing fees, and he failed to keep adequate accounts of his own and his clients’ funds as a consequence of which the funds were commingled and withdrawals were made for his personal use.

It is conceded by the Board of Governors that none of the…