MATTER OF LEWIN


3 A.D.2d 423 (1957)

In the Matter of Harry M. Lewin, 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.

April 16, 1957.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank H. Gordon for petitioner.

Sol Gelb for respondent.

PECK, P. J., BREITEL, FRANK, VALENTE and McNALLY, JJ., concur.


Per Curiam.

The respondent violated the terms of his escrow receipt, submitted a false affidavit in supplementary proceedings, was less than honest with a brother attorney, and was not candid before the Referee. The Referee attributes the respondent's lack of candor to anxiety over these proceedings. Since all the money in question has been repaid and in view of this and his otherwise good record, we limit the discipline to suspension for six months, with leave...

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