Case Name: In the Matter of the Application of Brooklyn Bar Association in Respect of Daniel Adelman, an Attorney and Counselor at Law, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1940-02-26
Citations: 258 A.D. 1085
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Application of Brooklyn Bar Association in Respect of Daniel Adelman, an Attorney and Counselor at Law, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 258
Pages: 1085–1085

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Application of Brooklyn Bar Association in Respect of Daniel Adelman, an Attorney and Counselor at Law, Respondent.

Opinion:
Respondent improperly retained moneys belonging to a client. His misconduct was not excused because, after retaining the money, he rendered other services for the client, the value of which he now claims is larger in amount than the sum retained. Respondent was untruthful as to the writing of a certain document and otherwise was lacking in frankness before the learned official referee. The official 'referee has recommended discipline but does not report as to extent. The court directs the suspension of respondent from the practice of the law for a period of one year. In the meantime he will probably find it the part of wisdom to adjust the differences with his client. Present — Lazansky, P. J., Hagarty, Johnston, Taylor and Close, JJ.