In re Dougherty

Respondent, who was admitted to the practice of law by this court in 1955 and who maintained an office for the practice of law in Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, has tendered his resignation as an attorney and counselor-at-law in accordance with section 806.8 of this court’s rules (22 NYCRR 806.8).

In the affidavit required by section 806.8, respondent states that he does not contest allegations in an inquiry letter he received from petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, that he converted $22,682.14 from the estate of Watson O. White, which estate was in administration in…