In re Herman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Alan A. Herman was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department *255on February 11, 1974, and at all times relevant to this procéeding he has maintained an office for the practice of law in the First Judicial Department.

By motion dated May 1, 1997, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee (the Committee) seeks an order immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i), until further order of the Court, as a result of his willful failure to cooperate with the Committee in its…