In re Ekperigin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Victor Ebisan Ekperigin was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial *134Department on August 1, 1984. At all times pertinent to this proceeding, he maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On August 29, 1989, respondent was charged in a five-count indictment filed in Superior Court of New Jersey with possession of cocaine and heroin with intent to distribute near school property, unlawful gun possession, and attempting to bribe a police officer. On November 17, 1989, he pleaded guilty…