Opinion
1994-09586 Attorney Registration No. 1443175 M158437
06-27-2013
In the Matter of William L. McCormick, admitted as William Langton McCormick, a disbarred attorney.
, P.J.
WILLIAM F. MASTRO
REINALDO E. RIVERA
PETER B. SKELOS
MARK C. DILLON, JJ.
DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION FOR REINSTATEMENT
Motion by William L. McCormick for reinstatement to the Bar as an attorney and counselor-at-law. Mr. McCormick was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on October 18, 1972, under the name William Langton McCormick. By decision and order on motion of this Court dated January 23, 1995, the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District was authorized to institute and prosecute a disciplinary proceeding against Mr. McCormick and the issues were referred to the Hon. Joseph Jaspan, as Special Referee to hear and report. By opinion and order of this Court dated December 4, 1995, Mr. McCormick was disbarred, effective immediately, based on eight charges of professional misconduct.
Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is
ORDERED that the motion is held in abeyance and the matter is referred to the Committee on Character and Fitness to investigate and report on Mr. McCormick's current fitness to practice law.
ENG, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, SKELOS and DILLON, JJ., concur.
ENTER:
Aprilanne Agostino
Clerk of the Court