In re Antoine

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Max D. Antoine, a foreign attorney, was admitted to practice law in Haiti on May 13, 1997. On May 3, 2006, he was admitted by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, to practice as a licensed legal consultant. At all times relevant to this proceeding he maintained an office within the First Judicial Department.

Individuals licensed to practice as legal consultants in this state are subject to professional discipline in the same manner and to the same extent as members of the bar in this state (see Rules of App Div, 1st Dept [22 NYCRR] part 603; Rules…