In re Frankel

An Official-Referee has reported that charges of professional misconduct set forth in the petition have been established.

The evidence discloses that the respondent received from the American Surety Company three checks dated October 9, 1941, aggregating $700. These checks were in settlement of claims of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Legault and Harry F. Schuler for $100, $200 and $400, respectively. Although it had been originally agreed that the respondent was to receive one half of the proceeds of each claim, it is set forth that for the purpose of settling all three cases he consented to accept $300.…