MATTER OF MARKOWITZ


277 A.D. 38 (1950)

In the Matter of Israel Markowitz, an Attorney, Respondent. Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Petitioner

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

May 29, 1950.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George G. Hunter, Jr., of counsel (Frank H. Gordon, attorney), for petitioner.

Israel Markowitz, respondent in person.

PECK, P. J., GLENNON, CALLAHAN, VAN VOORHIS and SHIENTAG, JJ., concur.


Per Curiam.

Respondent's many personal and financial misfortunes, however genuine, can hardly serve to excuse the misappropriation of the $1,000 held by him in escrow. He has otherwise borne a good reputation during the twenty-three years since he has been admitted to practice. Weighing the foregoing considerations in mitigation of the discipline which must be imposed, it is determined that respondent should be suspended from practice, with leave to apply for...

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