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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 4692f T/mv AD2d A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J. DAVID S. RITTER FRED T. SANTUCCI MYRIAM J. ALTMAN ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ. 2003-02563 In the Matter of Arnold I. Willence, an attorney and counselor-at-law. Resignation tendered pursuant to 22 NYCRR 691.9 by Arnold I. Willence, who was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on April 25, 1973. Arnold I. Willence, resignor pro se. Diana Maxfield Kearse, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Sharon F. Gursen of counsel), for the Grievance Committee for the Second and Eleventh Judicial Districts. PER CURIAM. Arnold I. Willence has submitted an affidavit dated March 27, 2003, wherein he tenders his resignation as an attorney and counselor-at-law (see 22 NYCRR 691.9). Mr. Willence was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on April 25, 1973. Mr. Willence avers that his resignation is submitted voluntarily and that he has not been subjected to coercion or duress. He is fully aware of the implications of its submission. Mr. Willence acknowledges that he is the subject of an investigation by the Grievance Committee concerning allegations of neglect, failure to safeguard client funds, and misuse of his attorney special account. Mr. Willence acknowledges his inability to successfully defend himself on the merits against charges predicated upon the misconduct under investigation. He concedes that his resignation was submitted subject to any application which could be made by the Grievance Committee for an order directing that he make restitution and reimburse the Lawyers’ Fund for Client

 
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