In re McLeod

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this court on February 24, 1975. Since his admission he has maintained an office in Buffalo, New York. On August 28, 1990 the Grievance Committee of the Eighth Judicial District filed a verified petition alleging acts of professional misconduct by respondent. Respondent’s answer raised issues of fact *132requiring the appointment of a Referee to take proof with regard to the charges and to report his findings to this court.

The majority of the charges in the petition allege that respondent failed to communicate with his clients…