¶1Respondent admitted that he had solicited negligence eases. He co-operated in every way in this proceeding. No claim is made of any other unprofessional conduct. The learned Official Referee recommended a suspension of three months. This court is unable to agree with that recommendation and decides that the offense requires a suspension from the practice of the law for a period of six months. Respondent is suspended from the practice of the law for a period of six months, beginning July 1, 1944. Present— Close, P. J., Johnston, Adel, Lewis and Aldrich, JJ.
267 A.D. 1001
In re Wittekind
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided May 31, 1944
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · decided 1944-05-31
Decided 1944-05-31