In re Goldstein

OPINION OF THE COURT

*355Respondent David Goldstein was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on October 30, 1989. At all times relevant to this proceeding, he has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On October 7, 2008, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee served respondent with a notice and statement of charges alleging that he failed to promptly consummate a settlement in a wrongful death and medical malpractice case, and made oral and written misrepresentations to the United States District…