In re Messinger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Leonard A. Messinger, was admitted to the practice of law in New York by the Second Judicial Department on December 28, 1964. At all times relevant herein respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The defendant was convicted following a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York of one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States in violation of 18 USC § 371, seven counts of willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation of false documents in violation of 26 USC…