In re Lerner

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Ralph E. Lerner, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on March 15, 1968, under the name Ralph Ernest Lerner. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

In 1986, respondent joined a New York law firm as a partner. In or about January 2008, the law firm confronted respondent regarding car service rides taken by respondent and members of his immediate family which respondent improperly charged to firm clients.…