In re Hubbert

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent James L. Hubbert was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on July 31, 1985 as James Leon Hubbert. Until his suspension by order entered January 3, 2002, respondent, at all times relevant to this proceeding, maintained an office for practice of law in this Department. The suspension was based upon a finding that respondent had neglected two legal matters entrusted to him, failed to return promptly the unearned portion of his fee to a client and failed to cooperate with the Disciplinary Committee’s…