In re Zukowski
Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; November 19, 1997; New York; State Appellate Court
Respondent, admitted to practice law in New York on April 21, 1980, was suspended on October 1, 1996, for failing to cooperate with the Departmental Disciplinary Committee regarding three complaints of professional misconduct. A petition filed on July 8, 1997, sought an indefinite suspension due to the respondent's physical incapacity, alongside a request for an attorney to manage the respondent's files. Following a brief period of initial cooperation, the respondent ceased to engage with the Committee, later revealing hospitalization from December 1996 until February 1, 1997. The respondent currently resides in Florida and has expressed a desire to cooperate, but is unable to return to New York due to medical issues. The court granted the petition, continuing the respondent's suspension indefinitely until he can participate in the disciplinary proceedings. An attorney will be appointed to inventory the respondent's files and protect client interests as per the court's rules. The decision was concurred by Justices Sullivan, Milonas, Tom, Mazzarelli, and Colabella.