In re Wong

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Joseph T. Wong was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Depart*298ment as Joseph Thomas Wong on February 8, 1989, and at all times relevant to this proceeding, he has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On July 26, 1996 in Criminal Court, New York County, respondent pleaded guilty to insurance fraud in the fifth degree (Penal Law § 176.10) and was sentenced to a conditional discharge, 70 hours of community service and a surcharge of $90. Following the criminal proceedings, this…