In re Mackasek

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Robert A. Mackasek was admitted to the practice *185of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on April 3, 1978.

Respondent submits his resignation pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.11. In his affidavit of resignation, respondent admits to converting client funds and tenders his resignation in the context of a pending disciplinary investigation.

The complaint that gave rise to this investigation stems from respondent’s actions as an escrow agent. In March 1996, respondent was retained in connection with the sale of various taxicab corporations with…