In re Lefrak

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joseph S. Lefrak was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on May 27, 1955. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By order entered October 2, 2007 (46 AD3d 56 [2007]), this Court immediately suspended respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) based on his failure to cooperate with the Departmental Disciplinary Committee’s investigation into his alleged improper refusal to release…