In re Merrill

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Lloyd N. Merrill was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the First Judicial Department on March 31, 1969 under the name Lloyd Neal Merrill. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about June 13, 1994, the respondent pleaded guilty to scheme to defraud in the first degree (Penal Law § 190.65 [1] [b]), a felony, as a result of his misuse of money and property received from contractors and others, while serving as the board president of a cooperative in…