In re Barnes

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1973. He has maintained a law office in Madison County.

By petition dated October 23, 1997, petitioner, Committee on Professional Standards, brought eight charges of professional misconduct against respondent. Subsequently, this Court entered an order declaring that the petition and respondent’s answer raised no factual issues (see, 22 NYCRR 806.5). We find respondent guilty of the charged misconduct which occurred while he was a sole practitioner. Respondent has been heard in mitigation and has been winding down his private practice.

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