In re Rubin

*146OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Richard J. Rubin was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on May 8, 1968 under the name Richard Jeffrey Rubin. At all times relevant herein respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

Petitioner Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) suspending respondent from the practice of law forthwith based upon his willful failure to cooperate with the Committee in its investigation of allegations of professional misconduct.

The…