Legal Opinion
In re Essien
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided August 31, 2010PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
Respondent Victor Lawrence K. Essien was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on July 31, 1985 under the name Victor Lawrence Kwesi Essien. At all times relevant to his misconduct, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.
The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 605.15 (e), confirming findings of misconduct by the Hearing Panel, but disaffirming the penalty of public censure recommended by the Hearing Panel to the extent of…
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