In re Sheeger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent David M. Sheeger was admitted to the practice of *120law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on June 1, 1983. At all times relevant to these proceedings, he maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On August 1, 2007, respondent pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree (Penal Law § 175.35), a class E felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, respondent admitted to filing multiple retainer statements with the Office of Court Administration in 2002, in which he failed to…