Opinion
February 28, 2000
Respondent was suspended from practice for a period of six months by this court ( 254 A.D.2d 623, appeal dismissed, lv denied 92 N.Y.2d 1022). He now applies for reinstatement.
Mark S. Ochs, Committee on Professional Standards (Michael Philip Jr. of counsel), Albany, for petitioner.
William A. Brenner, Grahamsville, respondent in person.
Before: MERCURE, J.P., PETERS, CARPINELLO, GRAFFEO and MUGGLIN, JJ.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Our examination of the papers submitted on this application indicates that respondent has substantially complied with the provisions of the order which suspended him and with this court's rule regulating the conduct of suspended attorneys (see, 22 NYCRR 806.9). We are also satisfied that he has complied with the requirements of this court's rule regarding reinstatement (see, 22 NYCRR 806.12) and that he possesses the requisite character and fitness to resume the practice of law.
Accordingly, the application is granted and respondent is reinstated to the practice of law, effective immediately.
ORDERED that respondent's application is granted and he is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York, effective immediately.