In re Weiss

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent, Steven J. Weiss, admitted as Steven John Weiss, was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law, by the Appellate Division, Second Department, on June 19, 1963. At all times relevant to this proceeding, he has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

On December 14, 1985, respondent was convicted in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County, following a jury verdict which found him guilty of coercion in the first degree (Penal Law § 135.65) and assault in the second degree (Penal Law § 120.05), class…