Opinion
November 30, 2001.
Respondent was disbarred by this Court in 1990 because of felony convictions for possession of cocaine (Matter of Ronning, 158 A.D.2d 807). He now applies for reinstatement. Petitioner opposes the application.
Mark S. Ochs, Committee on Professional Standards, Albany, for petitioner.
Scott W. Bush, Albany, for respondent.
Before: Cardona, P.J., Mercure, Crew III, Spain and, Lahtinen, JJ.
Because we conclude that respondent has not shown by clear and convincing evidence that he possesses the character and general fitness to resume the practice of law (see, 22 NYCRR 806.12 [b]), we deny the application for reinstatement.
ORDERED that respondent's application for reinstatement is denied.