In re Lopez

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Walter Lawrence Lopez was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on February 19, 1997. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department. Respondent has advised the Departmental Disciplinary Committee during the course of its investigation that he has recently worked from his home in Glen Cove, New York.

The Committee now seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) immediately suspending respondent from the practice of…