In re Gibbons

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Chico F. Gibbons was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Depart*54ment on February 27, 1985. At all times pertinent to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

Respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges dated January 25, 2001 in which it was alleged that he violated Code of Professional Responsibility and DR 1-102 (a) (4) and DR 9-102 (a), (c) (1), (3), (4) and (d) (22 NYCRR 1200.3, 1200.46) by intentionally converting client funds,…