In re Rosales

*215OPINION OF THE COURT

In this proceeding, the Special Referee sustained the charge of professional misconduct asserted against the respondent. The petitioner moved to confirm the report of the Special Referee.

The petition charged the respondent with conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation arising from his retainer by Maria Piedra in or about 1981, to represent her in numerous legal matters. In or about March 1983 the respondent prepared a contract for the sale of real property owned by Ms. Piedra at 21-54 44th Drive, Long Island City, to Thomas E. Vanover, Jr., and…