Matter of Cumberbatch

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Lawrence S. Cumberbatch was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on April 25, 1973, under the name Lawrence St. Clair Cumberbatch. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee moves for an order pursuant to Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department (22 NYCRR) § 603.4 (e) (1) (i), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law until further order of this…