In re DeGrasse

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Frank DeGrasse was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on December 15, 1999. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e) (1) (i) and (iii), immediately suspending respondent from the practice of law until further order, (1) due to his failure to cooperate with the Committee in its investigation of five complaints alleging…