In re Markowitz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner, Departmental Disciplinary Committee (DDC) for *6the First Judicial Department, moves for an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) and (iii), suspending respondent from the practice of law forthwith until such time as disciplinary matters pending before the DDC have been concluded.

Respondent, Irving Markowitz, was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, on February 4, 1929. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law in the First Department.

On August 2, 1989 and…