In re Ghinger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Paul D. Ghinger was admitted to the practice of *311law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 20, 1994, as Paul David Ghinger. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By motion dated December 31, 1998, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) sought an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law until further order of the Court, due to his willful failure to cooperate with…