In re Guttlein

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Jorge Guttlein was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on July 7, 1980, under the name Jorge De Jesus Guttlein. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.3, publicly censuring respondent predicated upon similar discipline imposed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In the alternative, the Committee seeks an…