In re Lowden

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Jeffrey T. Lowden was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on September 14, 1999, and was also admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio that same year. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained his registration as an attorney in New York, although the Departmental Disciplinary Committee believes he has never practiced law within the First Judicial Department.

The Committee now seeks an order, pursuant to the doctrine of reciprocal discipline embodied in 22 NYCRR 603.3, suspending…