In re Santangelo

*70OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Michael Santangelo was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 23, Í959, as Michael Louis Santangelo. At all times relevant herein, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

This proceeding was initiated on January 29, 1997, when petitioner Departmental Disciplinary Committee filed a notice and statement of charges alleging that respondent and his co-respondent, Bernard B. Cohen, violated Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (a) (4), (5) and (6)…