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Matter of Levitan, 255 A.D. 704, 6 N.Y.S.2d 642 (Mem)

Facts

The Westchester County Bar Association filed a petition regarding attorney Benjamin Levitan, leading to an investigation into his professional conduct. The Official Referee conducted a thorough review and issued a report that recommended suspension due to Levitan's actions that were deemed inappropriate for a practicing attorney. The court subsequently reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Official Referee.

The Westchester County Bar Association filed a petition regarding attorney Benjamin Levitan, leading to an investigation into his professional conduct.

Issue

Whether Benjamin Levitan should be suspended from the practice of law based on the findings of the Official Referee.

Whether Benjamin Levitan should be suspended from the practice of law based on the findings of the Official Referee.

Rule

The court applies standards of professional conduct and the authority of the Bar Association to regulate attorney behavior.

The court applies standards of professional conduct and the authority of the Bar Association to regulate attorney behavior.

Analysis

The court examined the evidence presented in the Official Referee's report and determined that the findings warranted a suspension. The court emphasized the need for attorneys to adhere to ethical standards and the consequences of failing to do so. Levitan's actions were found to be in violation of these standards, justifying the suspension.

The court examined the evidence presented in the Official Referee's report and determined that the findings warranted a suspension.

Conclusion

The court confirmed the Official Referee's report and suspended Benjamin Levitan from the practice of law for three years.

The court confirmed the Official Referee's report and suspended Benjamin Levitan from the practice of law for three years.

Who won?

The Westchester County Bar Association prevailed in this case as the court upheld their petition for suspension based on the findings of the Official Referee.

The Westchester County Bar Association prevailed in this case as the court upheld their petition for suspension based on the findings of the Official Referee.

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