In re Ladas

OPINION OF THE COURT

*235Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on January 10, 1991. By order entered February 7, 2001 (280 AD2d 202), he was suspended for a period of two years and until further order of the Court for misconduct that included converting estate funds. Respondent was personally served on February 23, 2001, with a certified copy of the suspension order and a copy of this Court’s rule governing the conduct of suspended attorneys.

By notice of motion returnable April 13, 2004, petitioner moved for an order punishing respondent for contempt of court on the ground…