Henry Lebensbaum (2006)

resignation of Attorney Lebensbaum. Committee should recommend to the New Hampshire Supreme Court that it accept the Disciplinary counsel advised the Committee in her letter that it was her position that the

Overseers and submitted to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicia! Court for final approval. Lebensbaum's Massachusetts license. That stipUlation was approved by the Board of Bar parties to that proceeding agreed to jointly recommend a six month suspension of Attorney this jurisdiction. However, disciplinary proceedings have moved forward in Massachusetts. The referred the matter to Disciplinary counsel in July 2004 but no further action has been taken in Massachusetts divorce proceeding. The New Hampshire Supreme Court Screening Committee acts of professional misconduct associated with Attorney Lebensbaum's handling ofa Massachusetts and New Hampshire before the respective disciplinary agencies, alleging various follows: In April 2002, Jacqueline Saltzman, a former client, filed complaints in both Based on the above-referenced materials, the Committee understands the pertinent facts to be as

d. Answer of Respondent Herrry Lebensbaum, Esq., dated March 15, 2005. Respondent's Amended Answer to Petition for Discipline and Stipulation]; and c. Petition for Discipline, dated January 26,2005 [Intended as an attachment to Lebensbaum] [More legible copy substituted]; and Stipulation of the Parties [Intended as an attachment to the Affidavit of Henry Overseers, enclosing Respondent's Amended Answer to Petition for Discipline b. Letter of September 19,2005, from Assistant Bar Counsel to Board of Bar a. Letter and Affidavit ofHerrry Lebensbaum dated September 20, 2005; was attached the following: The Committee had before it a letter of Disciplinary Counsel dated November 9, 2005 to which Lebensbaum to resign from the New Hampshire Bar pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 37(11). On December 13, 2005, the Professional Conduct Committee considered the request ofHerrry

Lebensbaum, Henry advs. Jacqueline Saltzman # 02-053

Eleanor Wm. Dahar Holly B. Fazzino, Admiri. Coordinator Alan J. Cronheim Thomas P. Connair * non attorney member David N. Cole Stephen B. Stepanek' Toni M. Gray: Vice Chair 603-224-5828. Fax 228-9511 David N. Page* Benette Pizzimenti, Vice Chair Concord, New Hampshire 03301 James R. Martin Margaret H. Nelson, Chair 4 Park Street, Suite 304 Gretchen Rule Hamel

File Henry Lebensbaum, Esquire vLandya B. McCafferty, Disciplinary Counsel Distribuy.en:

April 27, 2006

Lebensbaum. The Committee will forward this Order to the Court, along with the record. Committee voted to recommend to the Supreme Court that it accept the resignation of Attorney Having considered the record, and the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 37(11), the p. 3 #02-053

month suspension from the practice oflaw in Massachusetts. The Office of the the alleged violations. The parties also agreed jointly to recommend a six­ Lebensbaum agreed to amend his answer to the petition and stipulate to all of matter and filed a Petition for Discipline. In September of this year, Mr. Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts completed its investigation of the January 2005, the Office of the Bar Counsel, Board of Bar Overseers of the disciplinary action has been undertaken in New Harnpshire. However, In referred the matter to Disciplinary Counsel in July 2004. No formal The New Hampshire Supreme Court Complaint Screening Committee

Massachusetts divorce proceeding. conflicts of interest associated with Mr. Le bensbaum's handling of a in various acts of professional misconduct. The allegations focus primarily on New Hampshire and Massachusetts alleging that Mr. Lebensbaum had engaged In April 2002, Jacqueline Saltzman, a former client, filed complaints in

practice law in New Hampshire and in Massachusetts. pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 37(11). Mr. Lebensbaum is licensed to Enclosed is a request to resign filed by Attorney Henry Lebensbaum

Dear Ms. Fazzino:

Re: Lebensbaum, Henry advs. Jacqueline Saltzman -

Concord, New Hampshire 03301 4 Park Street, Suite 304 Professional Conduct Committee New Hampshire Supreme Court Holly B. Fazzino, Administrative Coordinator

Hand-Delivered

Assistant General Counsel Staff Auditor Janet F. DeVito Craig A. Calaman, CPA Deputy General Counsel Assistant Disciplinary Counsel Thomas V. Trevethick James L. Kruse 603-224-5828,Fax 603-228-9511 General Counsel Concord, New Hampshire 0330 I Disciplinary Counsel James L. DeHart 4 Park Street, Suite 304 Landya B. McCafferty

cc: Randall E. Wilbert, Esquire Enclosures JLD/bg

Rule 37(11)(b). with a recommendation that it be approved. New Hampshire Supreme Court to file Mr. Lebensbaum's resignation with the New Hampshire Supreme Court further disciplinary action is warranted. Accordingly, we urge the Committee under the circumstances serves to protect the public interest and that no Disciplinary Counsel is satisfied that Mr. Lebensbaum's resignation

2005. d. Answer of Respondent Henry Lebensbaum, Esq., dated March 15, Discipline and Stipulation] attachment to Respondent's Amended Answer to Petition for c. Petition for Discipline, dated January 26, 2005. [Intended as an copy substituted] an attachment to the Affidavit of Henry Lebensbaum] [More legible Petition for Discipline and Stipulation of the Parties. [Intended as of Bar Overseers, enclosing Respondent's Amended Answer to b. Letter of September 19, 2005, from Assistant Bar Counsel to Board 2005; a. Letter and Affidavit of Henry Lebensbaum dated September 20,

Enclosed are the following:

request satisfies the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 37(11). to resign from the New Hampshire Bar. However, it now appears that his complete package of legible materials in support of Mr. Lebensbaum's request Hampshire attorney, undersigned counsel has had some difficulty assembling a Notwithstanding good faith efforts on the part of Mr. Lebensbaum's New

that final Court approval is pending. Bar Counsel advises that the Board has approved the recommendation and

November 9,2005 Re: #02-053 Holly B. Fazzino, Administrative Coordinator Page 2 of2 p. 6 .,.. .,.' ~ .. t

03060-2913, (603) 889-8443. my counsel, Randall E. Wilbert, 221 Main Street, Suite 201, Nashua, New H<Lmpshire, If anything else is required to" process my resignation, please feel free to contact

Affidavit submitted pursuant to Supreme C014'i Rule 37(lIJ. State of New Hampshire Bar Association. Accompanying this resignation is an practice law before the Courts of the State of New Hampshire,and resigning from the I h~reby tender my resignation to be effective on its receipt, cedmg my right to

Dear Mr. James L. DeHart:

Docket No. 02-053 Re: In the Matter of Henry Lebensbaum, Esquire

Concord, NH 03301 4 Park Street, Suite 304 Charac.ter'& -Pithe$s New Hampshire Supreme Court Committee on James L. DeHart, General Counsel

p. 7 professional misconduct, filed in April 2001, in Massachusetts and in f{ew Hampshire. As

5. I am cognizant of the pending investigation into allegations about my

or duress: I am fully aware ofthe implications of submitting the within resignation.

4. My tendered resignation is free and voluntary, not the subject of any coercion

professional conduct. A copy of said Stipulation is attached to this Affidavit, as an exhibit.

suspension from the practice of law for six (6) months for the violation of certilin rules of

Supreme Judicial Court ofthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I have agreed to a

3. As evidenced by my Stipulation with the Board of Bar Overseers of the

in~p1bership in the Bar of the State off{ew Hampshire.

. re§.igning my right to practice law in the State off{ew Hampshire and also ceding my

2. This Affidavit supports my accompanying letter to Mr. James L. 1)eHart,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State off{ew Hampshire.

1. At present, I am an attorney admitted to practice in the

follows:

I am Henry Lebensbaum, respondent in the above matter, and state lmder oath, as

knowledge and belief. and made oath that the foregoing statements subscribed by him are true to the best of his satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the withinmstrument . Personally appeared the above named, Henry Lebensbaum, known to me (or

COUNTY OF Essex COMiYfONWBAL1H OF MASSACHUSEITS

Date: September ~, p. 8 2005

matters with the State of New Hampshire by my action.

professional misconduct that is under investigation, with my intent and hope to resolve all

Hampshire knowing that these same allegations that are predicated on the stated

complaints filed in both jurisdictions. I submit my resignation to the State of New

and agree to the same material facts in both jurisdictions that arise from the identical

·. p. 9 0:0: Aw.oid R. Rosenfeld, Esq. Enclosure DAltms

1'ha:nk you for your attentloll to tbis mattet'o I ask that tbe matter be placerl on the agenda for the Board's next meeting, WlthOO! -fui:thci: proceedings: 8(3), the parties iecommend Ibat the Respondeut receive!! $1>: mCl1t'l S'~spen$~on. Discipline and Stipulation oHbel'arties in this matter, Pursuant to SJ,C, Rule 4:01, § Enclosed please find for filingJ~"pQndent'$ Amended Answer to petition for Dear Mr. Fredrickson: RE: BEO File Noes), C2-02-0116 Boston M.A. 02UO 99 High Street Boud of Bar Overseers Gen6-al Counsel Michael Fredrickson, Esq_

aggravation or mitigation. 'I'bcy stipulate thai this matlermay he considereq by the full Board faelS and disciplinary Illle violations aUeged in lhe petition for discipline and an mallers in 4. Subject to p~ 9.lhe parnes waivo their rights to an eviaenliary hearing on lIle respolldent violated t1re rules cited. in the pelilion. in the Petition for Discipline, and the panies stipulate to conclusi¢ns of law thaI the 3. SUbieot to !)ataaMl!.. . -.. . --- 9. lIlo resoondont !!dmi!s lIle discinlinlllV 1".)1" v;olatiovs'SO!.....-. . forth aflile 1Illejl3liollS Ofllie {'ctition (ilr Discipline, a copy of which is attach¢:! "" El<hibil A. 2. Subject to pill1lgraph 9. !h. responde., withdnows his AMwI:< and admits 10 lIle IrUflI Massachllsetts aM in New Hamp5lllrc,but in no other jurlWctions. t. The ~ndent represents that he is admined [0 practice in the Commonwealth of (,,!lows! mOlllll suspension fim1'l thej)l'actireoflaw 1re impose<!. The parties furtllerstipUJate as this matter lIlay b\'l..,..,ly<:<! withoyt h"aring and jOilllly reoommen<llh.! " '!!!lelian of. six·

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o. At the time Saltzman COlltact.od the respondent ill April 200 I. she and

Hillcrest Road in Andover.

Haverhill apartment. while Saltzman ah'Tccd to 010'" out afrh" marit"l home 011

Leonard agreed to provide Saltzman with an aUlOfl1obile and pay the rent for the

4. In March 2001, S<llt~ll1an and Leonard entered into an agreement whereby

to reprcsenr h~r in a divorce from her husband, Leonard Saltzman ("Leonard").

. ..I.- In April 20()1, JacqUeline Saltzman (,'Saltzman") engaged the respondent

(0 (he Bar of Massachusetts on June 19, 1991

2. The respondent, Ilcmy Lcbcl1sbaum, IS an allorncy who was duly admi!1ed

Board of Bm Overseers.

the Supreme Judicial Cout1 and Sections 3.13(2) and 3.14 ofthe Rules of tlle

1. This petition is brought pursuaIlt 10 Rule 4:0 I, Section 8(3), of the Rules of

Respondent

HENRY l.EBENSBAUM.

vs. n.R.O, File No. C2·02·0110

Petitioner

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interest.

11. SaltzIUt-m did not give her informed consent to the respondent's contlicT of

sexual relationship with her.

of$ait?man would not be materially limited by hIs lnttrest in maintaining a

10. The respondent could not l,ave reasonably believed that his representation

divorct:.

Leonard and his attorney could or would compromise her positioll in the

9. The respondent did not inform Saltzman that l''CvdatiQl) of the relationship lu

responsibilities to her.

perwnal relaiionship with her might or would atIcet his professional

8. The respondent did nol at any time advise Saltzman lhat his interest in a

respondent and Saltzman had sex.ua! relations on numerous occasions.

continued from May p. 15 2001 until January 2002. During this time period, the

and Saltzman became involved m a sexual relationship. The sexual relationship

7. Shortly aner the respondent began representing Saltzman, the respondent

order incorporating the slipu!"ti"n.

di.spo~ing of or tvasting'n~rit81 assets. On the same daYt the court issued an

entered irlto a stipulation for temporary orders; barring either party from

action in the E~scx COllnty Pl."obate Court in Saklll. On May 16} the parries

G. Oll April p. 15 25. 200!. the rc'pnndem, on bc;,,,t!" (lfSalt:cman, tiled a divorce

Haverhill.

@lriralltome in Andover. while Sal1zman was living in an apartlTIcnl in

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takmg the money. The respondent did notadvise Salrmml1 Ihut ifshc did take

spot. The respondent did not adequately advise SCl: p. 16 Jt.lmail of ihe legal risks of

Sall'Zn1an tookSl900, ami retumed Ihe remaliling $100 to its original hidine

cas!" Based on the respondent's adVice that the money was joint property,

p. 16 J 6. 'Ibc rc..pondent aDvised S"ttzmall that she and Lconard jointly owned the

hidden.

wrapped in atUl11inllnl foil~ which appea.rcel to (hem to have been purposely

responden!', presence, Saltzman searched the office ,md located 52000 in cash,

!loor room that served as the office of Leonanrs contr:1cfing business. 1n tIle

15. On p. 16 June 9, 2001, Saltzman and the responded entered a locked ground-

court had ordered her to vacate the home by 6:00 p.m. that day_

moved into the marital home wltlioG! her husband's peml;ss;on and that the

respondent went to the.Andover bouse. The respDpdcnt knev ... that Salty.man had

14. \Nhile Sahzman was packing to vacate the prcmlses on p. 16 June 9, 2001, the

vacate (he premises by p. 16 June 9,200] a16:00 p.m.

court !,'l-antcd Leonardls motion OIl p. 16 JUlle 8',200 I, and ordered that Saltzman

County Probate Court st:eKing an order that Saltzman vacate the premises. The

Saltzman was living in the house. He promptly filed. a tnut1{m il\ the Essex

13. LCOlHlni came back 10 town on or about p. 16 JUI10 7, ZOO!, and discoycred Ihat

into tIle Andover home on aboul p. 16 June !, 200t'.

\Virhollt the knowledge or con:;c p. 16 J1t of Leonard. Saltzman and her son mo\:ed

Sal1Lman dccided to rctLllll, \ViO, her son, to tIle manlal home in Andover.

p. 16 J:! On May 30, 2001, Salll.l11anlcamcd that Leonard \Vas Olltof tlie country.

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acts charged as climinal offenses. The resJlondent could not have reasonably

Saltzman at the clerk's hearing because of the respondent's presence during the

21. The respondent',s interests matenally limited IllS representation of appearance for Saltzman and represented her at the clerk's hearing

20. The clerk's hearing took place on July 19. 200L The rcspondel1l eTllered an

120(1).

30, and l1nauthor;r,cd access to a computer system in violatiun ofG. L. c. 266, §

on charges against Sultzman tor larceny over $250 in violation ofG. r.. c. 266, §

19. In June 2001~ Andover police officer Glen Ota~ reque~;lcd a clerk's hotiTil1g,

Salt'Gmtm of stealing the money, and of unauthorized n," of]1;s computer.

the respondent'. c-nlail address. Leonard Illed a police report accusing

51900 in cash was missing "nd that"-mails had been sen! from hi, account to

1 R. Leonard moved hack into the house on June 1 O~ 2COL He discovered thai

~omputcr and e-mailing Leonard's documents to the respondent.

not adequately advise SalTzman of the legal r;,ks ofloggillg on to Leonard's

attached or attempted to attach business financial records. The respondent did

sent several e-maiis to the respondenfs ofrlce e-mail addres>, to which they

stich records, the respondent, or Saltzman ~s with the respondent's kno\vled2"e!

compuler files for financial records of his contfueting business. Upon locating

respondent's knowledge, logged on to Leonard's computer, and searched his·

17. While III Leonard's ortice. the r~sJlol1dcn[, or SalTzman with the

assets.

tile money, [he court order afMa}' 16 obligated her to preserve it as marital

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by Continental Airlines on February 12,2001.

27.200 I, two round'~'ip tickets from Boston to Columbia that had been iSSlled

CO,unly Probate Court In \~'hich Leonard agreed to deliver to Saltzman by July

28. On July 2 p. 18 5, 2001, Saltunan and LeOlwrd filed a stipUlation in the Essex

re~pnndent's·conflict. orin1erest in representing her !Il the <:ril11in~d matter.

27. Saltzman did not at any lime give her informed consent to the

leprtNt':ntlltton ofSa1tzman would nut b~ materially limi1ed by his Qwn interests.

with her. The respondent could not reasonably have believed that hi~

accessed and the c-mails were sent to his office, and by his persona] relationship

. eonee,11 ing his presence at the time the cash was taken, Ihe computer Ille, were

the criminal matter was or might be materially lirnitco by his 6"'Wn interest in

20. The responden! did not advise Saltzman tilat his representatIOn of hel' in

until fV1ap..;h 2002.

respondent continued to represent SaJtJ:man wiih respect to the criminal charge~

2 p. 18 5. Saltzman was mTaigned on those charges on September \2, 2001. The

over $2 p. 18 50 and unauthOlized access to a compllter system.

2:L On july 30, 2001, the clerk issued complaints Rgam.\l Saltzman for larceny

charged

to Saltzman's state of mind at the rime she allegedly committed the Climes

22. The:; n::sponden: was likely 10 be a nece.'jSiJry \vilness ~!t the c1crk's hearing

obtatn her mformed consent.

Even if the respondent could have continued to represent Saltzman. he did not

believed that his represenration ofSnltzman would not be materially limited.

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below.

allow her make an informed decision, violated Mass. R. Prof C. lA, as set forth

from Leonard's compuler on June 9) 200 1) to the extent reasonably necessary to

cash from Leonard's office and logging onto and e-mailing finane-ial records

35, The rcspnmltnt's failure to explain (0 Salc:r.rnan the legal risks of taking

forth helow_

e11gllgcd in a contlict of interest, in violation of Mas~. R. Prof. C. L 7(b), as set

in which he "vas representing her in her divorce fi-oml ,eon3rd, the r~"pOndcnl

34. By engaging ill a soxual relat.ionship with-Sahi'.rnan during~l period of time

tile_ plane tickets, enclosed in a bright blue pla'lic travel agency e.nvelope, in her

Tn M~rch 2002, Saltzman wentla his offlcc to retrieve her Iik She found die

33. Saltzman lerminatcd the respondent's representation of her in March 2002.

32_ in tile alterlllltive, the respondent negli!icntly misplaced the tickets,

tickets.

delivering Ihe tickets and thcn falsely told Sallzman he had llliSplaced the

3 i. The respondent Initially 1l1ade a number of excuses to Saltzmall,fOl lloL

30. The n:spolldcnl did not doltvcr the·tiekets In Sa]rl.fTlall_

1001.

29. Leonard's arromey delivered the lickets to the rGspondcnl on August 31,

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ticKels ami by Jntenlionally withholding the airplane tickets Ii'om Saltzman. the

4 J. fn the aIrcrnatlvc~ by falsely telhng Saltzman that he had misplaced the

and (e), as $(:(forth below,

the respondent violated Mass, R. Prof C. i 3, and Mass, R Prof C 1.15(b)(3)

airplane tickets that had been delivered to the respondent on behalf ofSaJtzmall,

40, By failing to safeguard and by failing to plUmp!!y deliver to Saltzman

3, p. 20 7(a), as set forth below,

tho respondent was likely to be a necessary a witne,,,, viola!cd Mass, R, Prof C.

39. The respondent's representation of Saltzman in a,,,imina! maller ill which

below:

if informed consenl was possible) violalcd Mass. R. Prot: C. 1. p. 20 7(h), as set fm1h

allegedfy unlawful conduct, and whik tho'respondent was involved h a

the respondent had a personal interest in concealing his participation in lhe

38, The respc)ndent's representation ofSaHzman in a mminal matter in which

Leonara's leg") rigllts, in violation oi Mass, R, Prof C. 4.4. as sct t()rlb below,

information relevant to the tii\'orce proceedings, (ht:! respondent vTDlated

LeonanPs business financial records lo hi::; e-mad address 1 in order to obtain

3 p. 20 7. By e-maiJing, or participating til Salt7mufl.'s unauthorized c-mullmg, of

"iolmed Mass, R, Prof C 1.4, as sel forth below,

Leonard's office, the probate court order prohlbiled her from wasting it, ,,1.,0

36,'I Ire re;;pondenJ's rail Ufe to advisc Saltzman that if she took cash from

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acc.ount except That: (2) No funds belonging to the lawyer shall be deposited m retained in a Irust CoSIS and e.~penscs muy be held in a business accoun!. (I) Trust funds shall ho held in a ttllS! account, excepl that advances for separate fi'om the lawyer's own proPerty. (Il) Segregation of'l"ru,t Properly. t\ lawyer silalillold trust propcI1y Rule US S.fekeeping Property

advantages and risks involved. explanation oflbe iinplic~tjons of the common representalion and the clients in a smgle i1;~ttcr;s lmdertaketl, the consullalion Shilll include (2) the client consents after consultahon. When represellta!lon ofrnultiple affected; and (I) the lawyer ,'ea,ollably believes the representation will not be adversely a third peTs\)n) (Jr hy 1hl;': lav.-yer's 0\\-0 intercit'). unless: may be materially limited by the lawyer" responsibi.litics to another dietll or to t,O} A la~.vyci' shaH not feprese11t {'l. client iffhe reprcsenlatlOr. ofthar client Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Gcneral Rule

pelmit the c1ienllo mak~ informed dcci~ions regarding the representatioll. (b) A lawyer shaJl explain a maller 10 the extent reasonably necessary tll Rule 1.4 Communication

fa'.\,. client. The lav,,"ycr sholild rcprcse!tt a client tedIously within the bounds of the A -la\·vYCir shal1 ac} \\.'ilh reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a Rul,. 1.3 Diligence

are a:; follows:

42. The Rule, of Prothsw11«i Ccndllct applicable t,) tile respondent's condllct

below.

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practice law. (h) engage in any other conduct thai adversely feHeers on",is or her fitness to (c) engage III cOllduct itwolving dishnn~t.;ry; fraud, dec.eit, or misrepresenftltjQn~ It is professional misconduci ror a lawyer to: Rule 8,4 Misconduct

lIse nlelhuds ofobLajning'evj(i~nl'C: (lJat vioiate the legal rigl"lts oft;uch:~ person. substantilli purpose other than to embalTass, delay, or burden a third persoll, or In representing (.I client~ a. lawyer shall Hot USC mCiirlS that have no 'Rule 4A Respect for RightsofThird Person.

or other property Ihal the client or tlnru person IS entitled to receive. properlY, a lawyer shall promplll' deli,er to the client or third person any funds agreemeJlt with the client Or third per SOil OIl wuose behalf a lawyer holds tl USI person. Except as stated in this rule or as otherwise penllined by law or by third person has an interest," lawyer shall promptly notify the diem or third Person. Upon receiving trust funds or other trust property in which" client or (e).l.'l'ompt Notice and Delivery of Trust Proptrty to Client or Third appropriately safeguarded. (3) Trust property othel than funds shall be identitied as such and must he restored to a trust account unlil tl,C dispuie is resolved. nller notice is given th~l Ihe funds have heen witlldrawn, the disputed portion lawyer or Jaw finn to receive slIch portion is displlied within a reasonable timc shaJl not withdraw the funds until the dISpute is resolved. If the nght ol"lhc knows that the righl of Ihe lawyer or l'IW UIl11 to receive such portion ,s displiled tillleaflc[' the lawyer's inrere.n in Ihat portion becomes fixed. A lawycr who Ihe portion belonging to the lawyer must be withdrawn a1 the earliest reasonable tllrrenlly orpolentlaily!O the lil"'yor shuli be depusited in a Trust account, but (ii) Trust funds belongmg III pan to a client or third pel'sot! and in part

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Dated: January 26, 2005

Juciici"l CoUrt. C. If.required 1 file an InfcrmalioTl concerning these fl'iutte.rs wHh the Supreme B. Detennine that public chsciplinc of the said Bent), LehsnsbMH11 is required. A. Consider 8rllll1clU·the matter sel forth hereill. WHEREfORE, Bill lOlm,elregtlests thor the Goard of Dar Over,"er,:

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02110. Cosgrove, f.lsenbcrg & Kiley; P,c', One (nt.;n1ational Placo) Suite 1820 j Boston, ~T1A MA () I 8 I 0-4528, and by regulau' <11ailla respondent's counsel, Thomas Drohan, Esq., postage prepaid to rile respondent, Henry Lebensbaum, 46 Lovejoy Road, AndOVer, by mailing a copy by /irs! cfass mail, and by certified mail, return receipt requested r hereby certity that I have tius day sen'cd the foregomg Pelition for Discipline

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