In re Palazzolo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Simone Vincent Palazzolo was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on May 8, 1975. At all times relevant to these proceedings, he maintained his principal place of business within the First Judicial Department.

On September 22, 2005, respondent pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in violation of 18 USC §§ 1348 and 1349, a felony under the United States Code. Respondent has not yet been sentenced.

The Disciplinary…