In re Reichert

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, Second Department, on February 5, 1960, and *108maintains an office in Rochester. On September 30, 1994, this Court censured respondent and directed that he participate in the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for a period of 24 months (Matter of Reichert, 205 AD2d 5).

The Grievance Committee filed a new petition containing multiple charges of misconduct. Respondent’s answer denied material allegations of the petition and a Referee was appointed to conduct a hearing…