In re Baily

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on June 29, 1942. At *126all times relevant herein, he maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about June 21, 1993, the respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging that he violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 (A) (3); DR 1-102 (A) (4) and (7) by neglecting two cases, one for over eight years and one for over five years, and by then misrepresenting their status to his clients. In his answer,…