In re Downing

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Charles H. Downing was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on August 7, 1995. At all times relevant to this *10proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

By order entered December 30, 1997 (237 AD2d 71), this Court suspended respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) and (iii) based on respondent’s willful failure to cooperate with an investigation of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) and other…