In re Banagan

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1974. He maintains an office for the practice of law in Albany.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, moves to confirm the report of the Referee which sustained three of six charges of professional misconduct. Respondent does not oppose the motion but has appeared in mitigation.

Respondent issued a check to his client on his escrow account in the amount of $2,005.58 which the client, based on information provided by respondent, believed represented funds that respondent had collected on a judgment the client had previously…