MATTER OF WITCHELL


93 A.D.2d 133 (1983)

In the Matter of Barry A. Witchell, an Attorney, Respondent. Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department, Petitioner

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

April 12, 1983


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph Rosenberg of counsel (Michael A. Gentile, attorney), for petitioner.

Richard H. Bliss for respondent.

KUPFERMAN, J. P., SANDLER, SULLIVAN, BLOOM and KASSAL, JJ., concur.


Per Curiam.

This disciplinary proceeding was brought pursuant to section 90 of the Judiciary Law and 22 NYCRR 603.4 (d) on charges that respondent neglected and failed to prosecute a personal injury action in violation of DR 6-101(A)(3) of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Petitioner, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, moves to confirm the findings and opinion of the hearing panel which, following a hearing, sustained the charge and recommended that...

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