In re Lynch

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent John Gregory Lynch was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on August 6, 1974. At all times relevant herein, he maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On June 12, 2007, respondent pleaded guilty in Albany City Court to two misdemeanor counts of failure to file New York State personal income tax returns in violation of Tax Law § 1801 (a). On August 27, 2007, respondent was sentenced on that plea to 45 days of home confinement, a conditional discharge, 40 hours of…