In re Fusco

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Dominick A. Fusco was admitted to the practice of law by the First Judicial Department on November 30, 1953. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

In July 2004, after receiving a report from the Honorable Kenneth L. Thompson, Jr., the Departmental Disciplinary Committee commenced an investigation regarding respondent’s conduct. Justice Thompson explained that on or about October 25, 2000, he appointed respondent as the Referee in a Bronx County real estate…