In re Rivera

*23OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, John Rivera, was admitted to the practice of law in New York by this Court on July 7, 1980, and at all relevant times has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department. Petitioner, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee, moves for an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) suspending respondent from the practice of law forthwith because of his willful failure to cooperate with the Committee in its investigation of allegations of professional misconduct against him.

The Committee’s motion states that it is investigating…