In re Welt

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1962 and maintains an office for the practice of law in Albany.

Respondent admits to professional misconduct as charged and specified in five charges of a petition filed by petitioner Committee on Professional Standards. According to the charges, respondent neglected a personal injury action he had commenced on behalf of a client leading to its dismissal with prejudice. After the dismissal, respondent repeatedly and falsely advised the client the matter was still pending. After the client discharged him, respondent failed to forward the file…