In re Stanch

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Linda J. Stanch was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on January 17, 1983, under the name Linda Joan Stanch. At all times relevant to the underlying acts of misconduct, she maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By order entered October 17, 2006 (35 AD3d 18 [2006]), this Court suspended respondent from the practice of law on an interim basis, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), based on her failure to cooperate with the Departmental Disciplinary Committee in…