In re Carney

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court in 1981. He was previously admitted to practice in New Jersey in 1972.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, moves to reciprocally discipline respondent pursuant to section 806.19 (22 NYCRR 806.19) of this Court’s rules by reason of his public reprimand by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in an order dated October 4, 1994. Respondent does not dispute the facts as found by the New Jersey disciplinary authorities but asks this Court not to impose discipline more severe than was imposed in New Jersey.

The Supreme Court of…