Suspension Decisions Regarding

The respondent was served with a petition and two supplemental petitions containing 25 charges of professional misconduct. Charges 1, 4, 10, 19, 20, 22, and 24 were subsequently amended, and Charge 25 was withdrawn. The respondent stipulated to almost all of the factual allegations, as amended. After a hearing, the Special Referee sustained all of the charges except Charges 1, 11, and 12. The petitioner now moves to confirm in part, and disaffirm in part, the report of the Special Referee. The respondent cross moves to confirm in part and disaffirm in part. Charges 2, 3, 4, and 5 alleged that the respondent engaged in conduct adversely reflecting on her fitness to practice law and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102(a)(5) and (7) ( 22 NYCRR 1200.3[a][5], [7]), by failing to cooperate with the lawful demands of the petitioner. Charges 6, 10, 16, 21, and 23 alleged that the respondent neglected legal matters entrusted to her, in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101(a)(3) ( 22 NYCRR 1200.30 [a][3]). Charges 7 and 13 alleged that the respondent failed to file retainer and closing statements with the Office of Court Administration, in violation of 22 NYCRR 691.20(a) and (b). Charges 8, 11, 12, and 19 alleged that the respondent engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102(a)(4) ( 22 NYCRR 1200.3[a][4]).