In re Potts

By prior decision and order (Matter of Potts, 242 AD2d 749), respondent was suspended from the practice of law on account of his conviction in Ohio of a “serious crime”, as that term is defined in Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (d), and ordered to show cause why a final disciplinary order should not be entered pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (g).

As a condition of a suspended sentence, respondent irrevocably surrendered his license to practice law in Ohio. Respondent did not appear on petitioner’s motion seeking his suspension nor has he responded to the instant order to show cause. In view of the…