In re Katz

The respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law in the State of New York, at a term of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Department, on April 4, 1923.

The petition charges that respondent has been guilty of misconduct as an attorney at law in the improper solicitation of retainers from persons having claims for personal injuries, and in the presentation, prosecution and collection of fraudulent claims for personal injuries and property damage alleged to have been sustained. A supplemental petition charged misconduct in that he…