Opinion
MR 19490.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Levin, who was licensed to practice in 1966, was suspended for 30 days. He assisted a client in transferring five rental properties into trust for the benefit of the client's wife while a citation to discover assets was pending in a case in which the client's former tenants had obtained a $1.75 million judgment against him. The tenants' children had been poisoned by lead paint in the building in which they lived and which was owned by the client.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 30 days, as recommended by the Review Board. Suspension effective October 15, 2004.
Respondent Alan Sheldon Levin shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.