MATTER OF SCHWARTZ


265 A.D.2d 127 (2000)

705 N.Y.S.2d 226

In the Matter of MELVYN SCHWARTZ, an Attorney, Respondent. DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, Petitioner.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

March 28, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard M. Maltz of counsel (Thomas J. Cahill, attorney), for petitioner.

Mount, Cotton & Wollan for respondent.

NARDELLI, J. P., TOM, LERNER, RUBIN and FRIEDMAN, JJ., concur.


OPINION OF THE COURT

Per Curiam.

Respondent, Melvyn Schwartz, was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on December 12, 1966.

Respondent submits his resignation from the bar pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.11. In his affidavit of resignation, respondent admits to committing acts of serious professional misconduct, including conversion of client funds. He tenders...

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