In re Gilbert

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in this *263Department in 1978. In August 1992, the Grievance Committee of the Seventh Judicial District commenced this proceeding seeking to have respondent disciplined for violating Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (A) (7) (22 NYCRR 1200.3 [a] [7]), engaging in conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness to practice law; and DR 5-101 (A) (22 NYCRR 1200.20 [a]), accepting employment when the exercise of his independent professional judgment on behalf of his client will or may be reasonably affected by his own…