In re Gotkin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner moves for an order pursuant to subdivision 4 of section 90 of the Judiciary Law striking respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys on the ground that respondent is subject to automatic disbarment following his conviction in the New York State Supreme Court of a felony.

Respondent was admitted to practice by the Second Judicial Department in December, 1959. On March 5,1981 he was convicted in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, upon his plea of guilty to the crime of grand larceny in the second degree (Penal Law, § 155.35), a class D felony.

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