In re Bowen

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent John W. E. Bowen, IV was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, First Department, on May 23, 1980. At all relevant times, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within this Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC) moves for an order suspending respondent from the practice of law, pending consideration of charges against him, pursuant to *224Judiciary Law § 90 (2) and 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e), because of his failure to cooperate with the DDC’s investigation.

In 1988 and 1989, the DDC received three separate complaints,…