In re Militello

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Samuel B. Militello was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on July 31, 1985. At all times relevant to this proceeding, he has maintained a law practice within the First Judicial Department.

On April 2, 2009, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee filed formal charges against respondent alleging three violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Charges one and two alleged that respondent neglected a civil lawsuit by failing to advance it for nine years and by failing to communicate with his…