In re Walters

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Robert A. Walters was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on July 6, 1987 as Robert Anthony Walters. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On January 3, 2008, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee filed formal charges against respondent alleging three violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility in that respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failing to…