In re Kazdin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Melvin M. Kazdin was admitted to practice in New York by the Second Judicial Department on December 18, 1957 and at all times relevant herein has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department. On January 7, 1992 respondent pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York to one count of tampering with a witness in violation of 18 USC § 1512 (b) and one count of tax evasion in violation of 26 USC § 7201, both felonies under the United States Code. On May 4, 1992, respondent was sentenced…