Matter of Silver

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Sheldon Silver was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on March 31, 1969. At all times relevant herein, respondent was “of counsel” to a law firm that has an office located within the First Judicial Department. In addition, respondent was also the Speaker of the New York State Assembly representing the assembly district located in lower Manhattan, within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now moves for an order striking respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys pursuant…