In re Hest

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Bruce H. Hest was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on January 30, 1978. Respondent currently resides in Florida, therefore, jurisdiction is based upon his admission to this Department. Respondent is also admitted to the practice of law in the states of Florida and Massachusetts.

By order entered June 26, 2003 (Matter of Hest, 308 AD2d 85 [2003]), this Court granted the Departmental Disciplinary Committee’s motion and immediately suspended respondent from the practice of law, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.4 (e)…