In re Steenbergh

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, has charged respondent with conversion of client funds. Respondent admitted the facts set forth in the five specifications of the charge but denied the commission of professional misconduct in his answer. The court has granted petitioner’s motion for an order declaring that no factual issues were raised by the pleadings (22 NYCRR 806.5); respondent was thereafter heard in mitigation.

Respondent maintains an office for the practice of law in Athens, Greene County. He was admitted to the practice of law by this court in 1953.

In August 1978,…