Silver v. Assael

Motion by petitioner to confirm the report of the Special Referee granted; respondent disbarred and his name ordered struck from the roll of attorneys. There is sufficient evidence to sustain the findings of the Referee: (1) that respondent, among other infractions, improperly referred clients to physicians upon an understanding that exaggerated medical reports and bills would be presented; and (2) that respondent submitted false and exaggerated bills of particulars. Respondent also admitted: (3) that he split fees with a person not an attorney; (4) that on occasions he failed to submit…