Matter of Frelix

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Sandra D. Frelix was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on August 4, 1997, under the name Sandra Delores Frelix. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

In May 2013, respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging 15 counts of professional misconduct involving four matters, and charging violations of Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR 1200.0) rules 1.3 (b); 1.4 (a) (1) (iii); 8.4 (d), (h);…