IN RE: ATTORNEYS IN VIOLATION OF JUDICIARY LAW § 468–A. (2024)

DECISION AND ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by respondent for an order reinstating him to the practice of law following his suspension by May 2019 order of this Court (Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468–a, 172 A.D.3d 1706, 1727, 104 N.Y.S.3d 211 [3d Dept. 2019];  see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16;  Rules of App.Div., 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16).

Upon reading respondent's affidavit with exhibits sworn to June 7, 2024, the supplemental correspondence of respondent filed July 12, 2024 and the July 11, 2024 correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, and having determined, by clear convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has satisfied the requirements of Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Department (22 NYCRR) § 806.16(c)(5);  (2) respondent has complied with the order of suspension the rules of this Court, (3) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, (4) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law (see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16[a]), it is

ORDERED that respondent's motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately.

Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, McShan, Powers and Mackey, JJ., concur.