In re Yamada

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was admitted to the practice of law in New *236York by the First Judicial Department on December 11, 1961. At all times relevant herein, he has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about February 5, 1992, the respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging that he had engaged in professional misconduct during the course of his representation of Tsuneo Numakura, the owner of several restaurants. Specifically, the respondent was charged with violating Code of Professional Responsibility DR…