In re Breiterman

Respondent was admitted to practice in this Department in 1952. Since 1954 his practice has been predominantly concerned with claims for personal injuries. Between 1955 and 1962 respondent filed 1,348 statements of retainer involving 2,112 claimants.

The petition alleges 8 charges containing 74 specifications. Three charges — compromise of infants’ claims without court orders, splitting fees with a lay adjuster and commingling funds — have been sustained on facts substantially undisputed.

Respondent is also charged with 21 specifications of illegal solicitation. One was withdrawn and 20 found…