We find respondent guilty of serious professional misconduct, including violations of this Courts suspension order ( see, Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 [Al [5], [8] [ 22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (5), (8)]) and conversion of client funds (see, Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 [A] [4], [5], [8]; DR 9-102 [ 22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (4), (5), (8); 1200.46]). In order to protect the public, deter similar misconduct, and preserve the reputation of the Bar, we conclude that respondent should be disbarred, effective immediately ( see, e.g., Matter of Gasperi, 203 A.D.2d 709; Matter of Lennon, 196 A.D.2d 904; Matter of Abbott, 191 A.D.2d 899; Matter of Loughlin, 124 A.D.2d 925). Cardona, P. J., Mercure, Crew III, Peters and Spain, JJ., concur.