In re Hodges

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent H. William Hodges, III was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on April 19, 1963. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the Second Judicial Department.

On October 2, 2002, respondent was served with a notice and statement of five charges alleging a series of escrow account infractions and commingling of personal funds in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (a) (3) and DR 9-102 (a), (b), (b) (1) and (e) (22 NYCRR…