In re Santalone

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent James Santalone was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on March 4, 1991. Respondent maintained an office for the *266practice of law within the First Judicial Department at all times relevant to these proceedings.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee has moved for an order confirming the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Referee and the determination of the Hearing Panel rendered on charges alleging that respondent violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-103 (b) and DR 1-102 (a) (5) (22…