In re Petrolawicz

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1980. He maintains an office for the practice of law in the Village of Endicott, Broome County.

*1001We grant a motion by petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, to confirm a Referee’s report sustaining six charges of professional misconduct against respondent set forth in a petition dated June 14, 1995.

Respondent was retained and paid $1,500 to institute a mortgage foreclosure action but failed to proceed. He falsely advised his client that the matter was progressing. He also failed to respond to numerous telephone calls and a…