In re Higginbotham

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on October 6, 1975. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent *162maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (ii), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law until further order of this Court based upon his substantial admissions under oath that he has committed acts of professional misconduct.

The Committee initiated an…