In re Clarke

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1984 and was also admitted in the *731District of Columbia. He was disbarred by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals by decision and order dated November 7, 1996.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, moves for an order imposing reciprocal discipline upon respondent pursuant to our rules (22 NYCRR 806.19). Respondent has made no reply to the motion.

It appears from the decision of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that respondent violated several disciplinary rules by, inter alia, misappropriating funds to his own…