In re Coughlin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to practice in the Second Department in 1973, and has maintained an office for the practice of law since then within the First Department. He is charged herein with professional misconduct, for which petitioner has recommended a six-month suspension. Appearing pro se throughout the disciplinary proceedings and investigation, respondent has failed to respond to the instant petition for suspension.

The charges stem from respondent’s having been retained in 1974 for the purpose of completing legal work in connection with the estate of the late Herbert…