In re Downing

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Charles H. Downing, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial *72Department on August 7, 1995. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee moves for an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) and (iii), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law, until further order of the Court, based upon his willful failure to cooperate with the Committee in its investigation of…