In re Edelstein

*190OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, George Edelstein, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on February 1,1988. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

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Crucial in this proceeding are the findings made against respondent by the Grievance Committee Panel of the Southern District of New York and, with respect to the sanction hearing, the Panel appointed by this Court. The federal court Panel found that respondent: (1) violated Code of…