In re Yehl

Respondent admits the charges and specifications set forth in the petition, and we have heard him in mitigation. As alleged, respondent neglected a client matter, failed to communicate with the client, attempted to mislead and deceive petitioner and failed to cooperate with petitioner’s investigation (see Rules of Professional Conduct [22 NYCRR 1200.0] rules 1.3 [b]; 1.4, 8.4 [c], [d], [h]).

In mitigation, respondent expresses regret for his misconduct and raises certain mental health issues. He also offers to reimburse his client the fees that were advanced to him. In aggravation, we note…