In re Burden

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joseph Burden was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Fourth Judicial Department on March 7, 1975, and, at all times relevant to this proceeding, has maintained an office for the practice of law within this Department.

On August 13, 2002, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) served respondent with a notice and statement of charges containing 11 counts alleging that respondent violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (a) (4) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), (5) (engaging in…