In re Donovan

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Michael J. Donovan, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on February 4, 1991, as Michael Joseph Donovan. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

In a decision and order entered July 22, 1999, this Court suspended respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), pending further disciplinary proceedings, based upon his willful failure to cooperate with the Departmental Disciplinary…