In re Hankin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Mark L. Hankin was admitted to the practice of *239law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on February 8, 1984, as Mark Lance Hankin. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On October 10, 2001, respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging that he violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-103 (b) (22 NYCRR 1200.8 [compensating and rewarding a person to obtain employment]) and DR 1-102 (a) (5) (22 NYCRR 1200.3…