In re Adler

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Howard B. Adler was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the Second Judicial Department on Janu*63ary 19, 1983. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (hereinafter the Committee) seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (iii) immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law. The Committee maintains that respondent should be suspended on an interim basis to protect the public because there is…