In re Safier

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the *199First Judicial Department on January 12, 1981, and has maintained an office for the practice of law in the First Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) of the rules of this Court suspending the respondent during the pendency of this disciplinary proceeding.

Currently there are 15 disciplinary complaints pending against respondent involving numerous allegations including neglect, commingling of escrow funds, charging excessive fees, repeatedly issuing bad…