MATTER OF BERGEVIN


222 A.D.2d 53 (1996)

643 N.Y.S.2d 816

In the Matter of Don Bergevin, an Attorney, Respondent. Grievance Committee of the Eighth Judicial District, Petitioner

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

May 31, 1996


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gerard M. LaRusso, Buffalo (Vincent L. Scarsella of counsel), for petitioner.

Paul G. Cleary of counsel, Clarence (Elsaesser, O'Connell & Cleary), for respondent.

PINE, J. P., LAWTON, WESLEY, BALIO and DAVIS, JJ., concur.


Per Curiam.

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on February 18, 1976, and maintains an office in Buffalo. The Grievance Committee has filed a petition alleging multiple violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility.

The petition alleges that respondent neglected a client's personal injury action, resulting in its dismissal, misrepresented to the client that it had been settled, and...

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