In re Petty

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) of the rules of this court, suspending respondent, Richard T. Petty, from the practice of law forthwith and until such time as the disciplinary matters pending before the Committee, which consist of 11 complaints of serious professional misconduct, have been completed.

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the First Judicial Department on March 21, 1983, and has, at all times relevant herein, maintained an office for the practice of law…