In re Bugtti

OPINION OF THE COURT

*16Respondent Zaffar Bugtti was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 29, 1999. At all times relevant to this proceeding, his attorney registration form has reflected only a home address in Connecticut.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law for his failure to cooperate with the Committee in its investigation of professional misconduct. The Committee opened the investigation in April 2003 after…