Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Attorney(S) For the rule: Mr. Frederick C. For the respondent: Mr. Newton H. Porter, Jr. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. OPINION In the Matter of FRANCIS F. WELSH, an attorney and counsellor at law. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Respondent ordered suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and until the further order of the Court.