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In re Schlefer

266 A.D. 279 Court First Department, Decision date 1943-06-11 English

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In the Matter of Louis Schlefer, an Attorney, Respondent. Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Petitioner.
First Department,
June 11, 1943.
Einar Chrystie for petitioner.
No appearance for respondent.

On April 26, 1943, the respondent was duly convicted in the Court of General Sessions of the County of New York of the crime of extortion. Said crime is a felony. Pursuant to subdivision 3 of section 88 and section 477 of the Judiciary Law, therefore, he should be disbarred.

Martin, P. J., Townley, Untermyer, Dore and Cohn, JJ., concur.

Respondent disbarred.

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