In re Richichi

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1990. He maintained an office for the practice of law in Connecticut.

Respondent pleaded guilty in April 2007 in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut to a single count of tax evasion in violation of 26 USC § 7201.

Petitioner moves to suspend respondent from practice based on his conviction of a serious crime pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (f) pending entry of a final order of discipline after respondent is sentenced in federal court. Respondent advises that he does not oppose the motion.

Respondent has been…