MATTER OF WELCH


22 A.D.2d 687 (1964)

In the Matter of Edward T. Welch, an Attorney, Respondent. Brooklyn Bar Association, Petitioner

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

October 5, 1964


This is a proceeding to discipline respondent, an attorney at law, for professional misconduct upon two charges: (1) that after being retained by a client in a matrimonial action and receiving a retainer fee, respondent allowed a default judgment to be taken against his client and refused to return the retainer fee; and (2) that after being retained by another client in an estate matter and receiving a retainer fee, respondent failed to take any action on behalf of his client...

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