Matter of Kelly

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Richard B. Kelly was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on June 9, 1993, under the name Richard Brett Kelly. Respondent last maintained a registered address within the First Judicial Department. By order entered January 30, 2017, this Court suspended respondent from the practice of law pursuant to Judiciary Law § 468-a, for failure to maintain his attorney registration.

The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks an order disbarring respondent, pursuant to Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR) §…