Hynes v. Citibank, N.A.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Duane A. Hart, J.

This order to show cause arose out of the death of Walter G. Hynes. Mr. Hynes was a captain in the New York City Fire Department as well as an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. He died on duty at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

When he was not on duty with the Fire Department, Captain Hynes practiced law part time out of his home. His practice was limited to real estate transactions. In addition, he occasionally worked “per diem” for Robert H. Kane, an attorney licensed to practice law in New York, and a close friend.

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