MATTER OF MERLO


119 A.D.2d 607 (1986)

In the Matter of Kenneth F. Merlo, an Attorney, Respondent. Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District, Petitioner

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

April 7, 1986


Respondent outlines the charges of professional misconduct pending against him. Shortly after his admission to practice, respondent was retained on an estate matter and agreed upon a fee of $1,500. He was given two checks totaling in excess of $5,800, representing the proceeds of savings accounts, and utilized these funds to open an escrow checking account in his name. The respondent admits writing checks, payable to himself, totaling...

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