Ramon G. K. Gordon

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The Disciplinary Committee proceeded in the absence of both parties, relying on the overseas-resident complainant's affidavit. It found beyond reasonable doubt that the attorney, acting under a power of attorney, fraudulently mortgaged the complainant's Queensborough property to Island Victoria Bank for $500,000 without her knowledge or consent, received the proceeds, and failed to account to her. The Committee found breaches of Canons VII(b)(ii) and I(b) and grave dishonesty, and ordered his name struck from the Roll. No findings were made on charge (a).

Duties found breached:

• Proper basis for allegations
• No improper use of client money
• Good faith and courtesy to colleagues

Aggravating factors:

• Grave dishonesty in the conduct of his client's affairs
• Failure to acknowledge or satisfy a Supreme Court judgment obtained against him
• Fraudulent conduct proven beyond reasonable doubt