In re Capoccia

—Per Curiam.

Respondent has been found guilty of professional misconduct by this Court stemming from his conduct in defending numerous consumer collection actions (272 AD2d 838). Having been heard in mitigation, we now consider the imposition of appropriate discipline.

The sustained charges accused respondent of engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation (see, Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 [a] [4] [22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (4)]); engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice (see, DR 1-102 [a] [5] [22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (5)]);…