Matter of Tarter

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Mitchel Tarter was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Third Judicial Department on July 21, 2004. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Attorney Grievance Committee (Committee) now moves for an order, pursuant to former Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department (22 NYCRR) §§ 603.4 (a) and 605.15 (e) (2) and Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR) § 1240.8 (b) (1) confirming the Referee’s and Hearing Panel’s…