Matter of Peralta-Millan

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Edwin Peralta-Millan was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on May 4, 1983. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By a notice and statement of charges, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee charged respondent with a total of seven charges: neglect of a client matter in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) (22 NYCRR 1200.0) rule 1.3 (b); failing to communicate with a client in violation of RPC rule…