In re Pierson

ORDER

Respondent surrendered his license to practice law in Virginia while charges of misappropriation of client funds and other disciplinary violations were pending against him. The Board on Professional Responsibility, noting correctly that such proceedings may form the basis for reciprocal discipline, see In re Reiner, 617 A. 2d 984 (D.C.1992), recommends that respondent be disbarred pursuant to In re Addams, 579 A.2d 190 (D.C.1990). Respondent has filed no exceptions or opposition to the recommendation and appears to have taken no part in the proceedings before the Board. Accordingly,…