In re Athari

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, Third Department on January 26, 1999, and maintains an office in Utica. The Grievance Committee filed a petition charging respondent with acts of professional misconduct, including failing to comply with two court orders, falsely notarizing client signatures on certain documents and failing to comply with the former Disciplinary Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility regarding the maintenance of trust account funds and required records. Respondent filed an answer denying material…