In re Schreibman

Respondent was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division, Second Department in 1984. He resides in Stone Ridge, Ulster County, and is employed full time as chief attorney for environmental matters for the New York State Thruway Authority.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, by petition dated May 9, 1994, accused respondent of conversion of client funds (charge I) and commingling personal funds with those of his clients (charge II).

After a hearing, a Referee appointed by this Court sustained the charges as specified. in the petition. Petitioner moves to confirm the…