In re Kalina

*93OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Robert I. Kalina was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on December 18, 1967. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) seeks an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.16 (c) (1), suspending respondent from the practice of law, effective immediately, on the ground that he is suffering from a mental illness which has rendered him incapacitated to practice law and unable to defend himself…