In re Schmidt

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department seeks an order (1) rejecting respondent Peter G. Schmidt’s affidavit of resignation and the Hearing Panel’s recommendation of acceptance, and (2) immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) pending determination of charges against him. Respondent’s attorney Michael B. Pollack moves to be relieved as respondent’s counsel.

Respondent Peter G. Schmidt was admitted to practice law in the Appellate Division, First Department, on March 13, 1961. Since his…