Chefsky v. State Bar

*120Opinion

THE COURT.*

This is a proceeding to review the recommendation of the State Bar of California that petitioner, Robert M. Chefsky, be disciplined for (1) misappropriating funds, (2) failing to perform services for or to communicate with several clients, and (3) withdrawing from representation without taking steps to prevent prejudice to his clients. All the acts of misconduct occurred during the second half of 1978 and the first half of 1979.

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Petitioner was admitted to the practice of law in California on June 17, 1959. He has been a member of the California bar continuously since that…