In re Brashich

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Deyan R. Brashich was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on March 28, 1966, as Deyan Ranko Brashich. Respondent Benjamin M. Cardozo was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 29, 1942. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondents maintained offices for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By petition dated April 7, 1997, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (the DDC) sought an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (d),…