In re Romano

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Benedict F. Romano, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on March 13, 1968. At all times relevant to this *300proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By motion dated May 1, 1997, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC) is seeking an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (d) and (e) (1) (ii) and (iii) immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law until further order of the Court based upon respondent’s substantial admissions under…