In re Weiss

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Peter R. Weiss, Esq. was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York in the Second Judicial Department on October 23, 1974 and has, at all relevant times, maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about August 11, 1993, respondent was served with a Notice and Statement of Charges alleging that respondent: neglected a medical malpractice case for 12 years in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 (A) (3) (22 NYCRR 1200.30 [a] [3]) (Charge 1); misrepresented the status of the case to the…