Matter of Hennessy

This disciplinary proceeding arose as a result of a complaint filed by Hugh McKittrick against respondent, a member of the bar, who never acted as Mr. McKittrick’s attorney. The complaint was filed in July 1980 and concerned a real estate closing that occurred on June 17, 1969. The matter was heard by the District IX Ethics Committee, whose presentment was submitted to the Disciplinary Review Board.

The respondent represented Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tetro, purchasers of a certain property in Union Beach from the East Coast Home Building Corporation. The Corporation was owned by Mr. McKittrick,…