Matter of Irizarry

The District XIV Ethics Committee (DEC) charged respondent with knowing misappropriation of client funds, RPC 1.15 and 8.4(c); gross neglect, RPC 1.1(a); and lack of diligence, RPC 1.3. The Special Master recommended public discipline, and the Disciplinary Review. Board (DRB) recommended disbarment. We agree that the record clearly and convincingly establishes that respondent knowingly misappropriated client funds. Accordingly, *191we adopt the recommendation of the DRB and order that respondent be disbarred.

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Respondent first came to the attention of the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) when…