In re Maracina

*98OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Richard P. Maracina, was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the Second Judicial Department as Richard Paul Maracina on December 16, 1969. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

Respondent was suspended, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), from the practice of law pending determination of this disciplinary proceeding on the ground of his failure to cooperate with the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC). (Matter of Maracina, 146 AD2d 378.)

At the hearing…