People v. Wechsler

The respondent in this attorney disciplinary proceeding was charged with professional misconduct in two separate matters. A hearing board of the Supreme Court Grievance Committee found that the allegations of the complaint had been established by clear and convincing evidence and recommended that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for one year and one day and be assessed the costs of the proceeding. A hearing panel approved the board’s findings and recommendation. The assistant disciplinary counsel has filed exceptions to the recommendation on the ground that the sanction of…