In re Watson

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1994. He maintains an office for the practice of law in the City of Albany.

The petition of charges alleges that respondent took advantage of an elderly client with questionable mental capacity, who was the uncle of respondent’s life partner and who has substantial assets. The charges allege that respondent, in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, engaged in a conflict of interest by preparing a power of attorney that designated his life partner as the client’s agent (see Rules of Professional Conduct [22 NYCRR 1200.0] rule 1.7…