In re Spring

OPINION OF THE COURT

*27Respondent Lionel Spring was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 24, 1955. At all times relevant and until June 1997, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

Petitioner Departmental Disciplinary Committee seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.16 (c) (1), suspending respondent from the practice of law, effective immediately, on the ground that he is suffering from a mental condition that makes it impossible for him adequately to defend himself in the…