In re Maracina

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) suspending respondent from the practice of law forthwith and until completion of the pending Committee investigation of eight complaints of serious professional misconduct filed against him.

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, Second Department, on December 17, 1969. At all relevant times, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The eight complaints,…