Matter of Johnson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Antonio Johnson was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on July 24, 2002. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained his principal place of business within the First Judicial Department.

Respondent is the subject of an investigation by the Departmental Disciplinary Committee into charges that he failed to return $42,500 in funds received on behalf of clients whom he represented in the sale of a cooperative apartment. In his affidavit of resignation, respondent acknowledges that he…