In re Katz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent David Katz was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on May 24, 1982. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

On or about November 10, 2010, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee served respondent with a notice and statement of charges alleging nine counts of misconduct. However, after the hearing on liability the Committee withdrew charges one through three. The remaining six charges alleged that respondent commingled…