In re Arensberg

Petitioner commenced this proceeding charging respondents with advancing financial assistance to clients in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 5-103 (B) and Judiciary Law § 488 (2). The petition contains one charge of misconduct which alleged that in representing clients in personal injury actions, respondents improperly advanced funds to such clients. It was also alleged that the practice of making such advances continued despite a letter of caution issued to Arlington and Arensberg, as well as another member of their firm, in November 1984. DR 5-103 (B) states in pertinent…