Matter of Rokacz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joseph Rokacz was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on August 28, 1989, under the name Joseph Rokacz. At all times relevant to these charges, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

This disciplinary matter arises out of charges alleging that respondent committed a number of escrow violations. Specifically, the notice and statement of charges served on him by the Departmental Disciplinary Committee asserted that he violated various provisions of rule 1.15 of the…