Matter of Modestil

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Marjorie Modestil was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on January 18, 1995. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By motion dated March 16, 2016, the Attorney Grievance Committee (Committee) sought respondent’s immediate suspension from the practice of law pursuant to former 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), as well as Judiciary Law § 468-a, based upon her willful failure to cooperate with the…