In re Schwartz

*312OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Stephen J. Schwartz, was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the Second Judicial Department on April 24, 1974 under the name Stephen Jay Schwartz. At all times relevant herein respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By affidavit dated December 16, 1994 respondent is seeking an order pursuant to Rules of this Court (22 NYCRR) § 603.11 permitting him to resign as a member of the Bar of the State of New York. Respondent states that his resignation is given freely, voluntarily, without coercion or…