Matter of Schwartz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Rose-Ellen Schwartz was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on May 2, 1979. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

This Court suspended respondent, effective October 21, 2010, pursuant to Judiciary Law §§90 (2) and 468 — a for failure to pay attorney registration fees. The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) now seeks a further order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.16 (b) (1), suspending respondent from the…