Case Name: In the Matter of L. David Weiss, an Attorney, Respondent. Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Petitioner
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1951-12-18
Citations: 279 A.D. 212
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of L. David Weiss, an Attorney, Respondent. Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Petitioner.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 279
Pages: 212–212

Head Matter:
In the Matter of L. David Weiss, an Attorney, Respondent. Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Petitioner.
First Department,
December 18, 1951.
Frank E. Gordon for petitioner.
L. David Weiss, respondent in person.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
Respondent, in answer to the petition filed herein, admitted that he neglected the interests of his clients and falsely, represented to them the status of their case. The report of an Official Referee, finding that the charge of misconduct has been sustained, contains the following: " However, the respondent's cooperation at the hearing, his candor in admitting the truth of the charges in both his answer and testimony, and his sincere regret for his conduct are commendable. ' '
In view of these circumstances, the court is of opinion that a suspension for a period of three months is sufficient punishment.
The respondent should be suspended for three months.
Peck, P. J., Glennon, Dore, Cohn and Shientag, JJ., concur.
Respondent suspended for a period of three months.