In re Manger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Philip M. Manger was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 19, 1978. He does not maintain an office in New York.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) now seeks an order pursuant to Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department (22 NYCRR) § 603.11, accepting respondent’s affidavit of resignation from the practice of law and striking his name from the roll of attorneys.

Respondent co-founded and operated Credit Collections Defense Network (CCDN), an entity which purportedly offered debt…