In re New York County Lawyers Ass'n

The New York County Lawyers Association brought this proceeding to punish respondent for contempt and to enjoin him from pursuing certain activities which petitioner claims constitute the practice of law. The substantive question is whether the professional practice in which respondent is admittedly engaged constitutes the practice of law. Q. preliminary procedural question is whether the substantive question may be entertained and determined by the court in this summary proceeding.

*527Petitioner contends that respondent, an accountant, engaged in the unlawful practice of law in giving tax advice…