In Re Belluscio

The opinion of the court was delivered

Pee Cubiam.

Numerous instances of improper conduct by respondent in financial matters came to the attention of the Union County Ethics Committee through direct complaints of clients- and from other sources. Although the individual amounts involved were relatively small, a continual course of unethical and irresponsible activity prima facie appeared. On its own motion the Committee formulated the various matters into eight charges, which were served on respondent along with a notice of hearing. He filed no answer, but addressed a communication to this court…