In re Taub

Respondent, a New Jersey attorney, was admitted to practice by this Court in 1981.

By order of the New Jersey Supreme Court dated January 31, 1995, respondent was disbarred in that State upon his consent. His affidavit of consent stated, among other things, that he could not successfully defend himself against a pending charge that he had misappropriated client funds.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, moves to reciprocally discipline respondent pursuant to section 806.19 (22 NYCRR 806.19) of this Court’s Rules. Respondent has made no reply to the motion.

In view of…