In re Steindam

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Michael L. Steindam was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on November 2, 1977, under the name Michael Lloyd Steindam. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent was a partner in Bernstein & Steindam, EC. until its dissolution on April 1, 2002. Since that time he has been a sole practitioner within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order accepting respondent’s affidavit of resignation from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.11 and striking…