In re Haley

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the First Judicial Department on December 3, 1984 and has maintained an office for the practice of law in the First Department.

*120The Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) of the rules of this court suspending the respondent during the pendency of this disciplinary matter.

In 1985, the respondent was retained to form an organization to acquire real estate parcels and he prepared escrow agreements under which he was to receive and hold investors’ funds to facilitate real estate…