In re Klapper

*73OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Michael J. Klapper was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on April 7, 1980, as Michael Jay Klapper, and at all times relevant to this proceeding has maintained an office for the practice of law within this Department.

On or about October 21, 1997, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee served respondent with a notice and statement of charges alleging 15 charges of professional misconduct and violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. (Matter of Klapper, 242 AD2d 152.)

On June 4, 1998, (supra), this Court…