Matter of Scher

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent William G. Scher was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on January 13, 1986, under the name William Goldman Scher. At all times relevant herein, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.11, accepting respondent’s affidavit of resignation from the practice of law and striking his name from the roll of attorneys effective immediately.

Respondent states in his affidavit of…