In re Holmes

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Antoinette Holmes was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Depart*446ment on October 13, 1965, under the name Antoinette McLaughlin. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

Respondent was suspended by order of this Court dated July 25, 1996 (223 AD2d 197), pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1), upon the petition of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for immediate suspension on the ground that respondent’s professional…