In re Baxter

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on September 18, 1979, and formerly maintained an office in Rochester. The Grievance Committee filed a petition containing multiple charges of misconduct. Respondent’s answer *203denied the material allegations of the petition and a Referee was appointed to conduct a trial on the issues of fact raised by the pleadings. On July 8, 1996, respondent was convicted, upon a plea of guilty, of driving while intoxicated, a felony, in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 (3) and § 1193 (1) (c). On July 24, 1996, an…