In re Newman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, age 31, was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, in February, 1972. He is married, has two children and currently practices law in *146Rome, New York. In a petition brought by the Office of Grievance Committees he is charged with violations of disciplinary rules prohibiting "conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation” (Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 1-102, subd [A], par [4]); "conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice” (Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 1-102, subd [A],…