In re Sylvan

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law before the First Judicial Department on November 28, 1949 and, at all relevant times, he has maintained an office in Manhattan. The Departmental Disciplinary Committee moves to confirm findings of fact and conclusions of law, without recommendation as to the appropriate sanction to be imposed. At the hearing, respondent admitted all of the factual allegations contained in the statement of charges and presented evidence in mitigation.

In essence, respondent’s misconduct was his failure to segregate into…