In re Greenwald

Respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law in the State of New York at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department, on June 16, 1919.

The petition charges that respondent has been guilty of misconduct as an attorney at law as follows: (a) Improper solicitation of retainers in personal injury cases; (b) failure to comply with a court order fixing his fee in an infant’s case, and (c) misappropriation of a part of the funds of adult clients. Respondent answered the petition and the matter was referred to a referee…