In re Davis

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1977. He maintains a law office in Hancock, Delaware County.

Based on respondent’s admissions to a petition of charges, we find that his neglect of a personal injury matter led to its becoming time-barred, in violation of the attorney disciplinary rules (see, Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 [a] [22 NYCRR 1200.30 (a)]). He then attempted to mislead his client and petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, as to the status of the matter (see, DR 1-102 [a] [4], [5], [7] [22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (4), (5), (7)]). Finally, he…