In re Denhoffer

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner, Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC), for *231the First Judicial Department, moves for an order, pursuant to section 603.4 (d) of the Rules Governing the Conduct of Attorneys in the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department (22 NYCRR): (a) confirming a report of a Hearing Panel (Panel), only insofar as the findings of fact and conclusions of law, and (b) imposing such sanction upon respondent Ira M. Denhoffer (respondent), as this court deems appropriate. In response, respondent, by counsel, cross-moves, in substance, for an order: (a) disaffirming the…