In re Broydes

OPINION OF THE COURT

*248Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on February 9, 1976. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about March 20, 2002, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee served respondent with a notice and statement of charges alleging, inter alia, neglect of various matters.

On April 27, 2002, respondent answered the charges requesting that they be dismissed since his delay in concluding client matters was largely…