In re Crescenzi

*87OPINION OF THE COURT

On April 21, 1988 the court directed that respondent be disbarred, found him guilty of civil and criminal contempt, and referred the matter to the Office of Special Referees to report on a recommended sanction (136 AD2d 386). The basis of our decision was respondent’s continuing practice of law after he had been suspended for failing to cooperate with an investigation into serious charges of misconduct against him, including theft of estate moneys. While under suspension respondent continued to represent clients in court, listed himself in the telephone book and on legal…