In re Shapiro

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Charles L. Shapiro, was admitted to the practice *147of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on March 20, 1985 as Charles Shapiro. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

In an affidavit of resignation dated May 31,1996, respondent seeks permission to resign from the New York State Bar. Respondent asserts that there is a disciplinary proceeding pending against him involving allegations as set forth in the May 9, 1995 report authored by…