In re Silver

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on Jed L. Silver’s Petition for Reinstatement. On April 30, 2001, this Court suspended Silver from the practice of law for a period of two years for his violation of Standard 66 (conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude) of Bar Rule 4-102 (d). The violation arose from Silver’s participation in his law firm’s payment of runners to obtain client referrals. As a condition of reinstatement, Silver, who had been diagnosed with a combination of severe depression and panic disorder, also was required to obtain a determination from…