In re Orvis

Respondent was admitted to the Bar by this court on November 8,1956. In this proceeding to discipline him for professional misconduct, petitioner moves to confirm the report of the referee to whom the issues were referred. Respondent opposes the motion. The petition contains four charges of professional misconduct. The referee sustained all charges, finding that respondent neglected two estates (charges I, II); technically converted funds due the legatees of one of the estates by failing to promptly make payments as promised (charge III); and failed to co-operate with petitioner in its…