In re Dwyer

OPINION OF THE COURT

In this proceeding the Special Referee sustained the five charges of professional misconduct alleged against the respondent. The petitioner has moved to confirm the report of the Special Referee.

*377Charge One alleged that the respondent neglected a legal matter entrusted to him. In or about October 1986, the respondent was retained to initiate an action against the landlord of a commercial property based upon purported violations of the terms and conditions of the lease. In or about December 1986, the respondent prepared an affidavit for his client’s signature in anticipation…