In re Breiterman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Seymour Breiterman, was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on December 1, 1952. At all times relevant herein respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

On May 5, 1989, respondent was convicted upon a plea of guilty in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York of giving an unlawful gratuity to a public official, in violation of 18 USC § 201 (c) (1) (A); and filing a false income tax return, in violation of 26 USC § 7201, both Federal felonies.…