In re Setareh

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Benjamin E. Setareh was admitted to the *147practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on February 28, 1995, as Benjamin Eric Setareh. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On April 28, 1999, respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging that he violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-103 (a) and (b) and DR 1-102 (a) (5) (22 NYCRR 1200.8, 1200.3) by compensating a third party for referring personal injury…