In Re Lewkowitz

PHELPS, Justice.

The questions of law here involved are presented to us in support of motions to vacate, quash and dismiss an order to show cause directed against respondents, issued out of this court in the above entitled cause. In view of the importance of the matter presented we deem it advisable to depart from our usual practice and to record our views in a written decision.

The first claim of respondents is that in so far as the provisions of the State Bar Act deal with rules of professional conduct, disbarment and discipline, breach of rules, local administrative committees, and…