In re Lefrak

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joseph S. Lefrak was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on May 27, 1955. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Committee opened an investigation into respondent’s professional conduct in June 2006 after receiving a complaint from a present client, Abdullah Muhammad. Muhammad retained respondent in November 2003 to assist him in the administration of the estate of his deceased brother, who died intestate…