MATTER OF CANFIELD


104 N.J. 314 (1986)

516 A.2d 1114

IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL R. CANFIELD, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided November 12, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robyn M. Hill, Deputy Ethics Counsel, argued the cause on behalf of Office of Attorney Ethics.

C. Stephen Barrett, III argued the cause for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

This matter arises from a Report and Recommendation of the Disciplinary Review Board that respondent be disbarred because of a knowing misappropriation of clients' funds, an ethical violation calling for disbarment under In re Wilson, 81 N.J. 451 (1979).

Respondent does not dispute that the misappropriation took place. The sole issue before the Court is the appropriateness of considering his alcoholism in...

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