Matter of Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent James C. Jones was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on March 17, 1975, under the name James Carl Jones. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

By order entered August 27, 2013, this Court immediately suspended respondent from the practice of law, pursuant to Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department (22 NYCRR) § 603.4 (e) (1) (i), until such time as disciplinary matters pending before the Departmental…