In re Colliton

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent James Patrick Colliton was admitted to the *246practice of law in the State of New York by the Third Judicial Department on January 24, 1989. At all times relevant to this proceeding, he maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On October 2, 2007, respondent pleaded guilty in Supreme Court, New York County, to rape in the second degree in violation of Penal Law § 130.30 (1), a class D felony, and to patronizing a prostitute in the third degree in violation of Penal Law § 230.04, a class A misdemeanor, in full satisfaction of…