In re Smith

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, in 1983, and formerly practiced law in Vestal, Broome County.

Petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, moves for an order, pursuant to section 806.4 (f) of this Court’s rules (22 NYCRR 806.4 [f]), suspending respondent pending consideration of disciplinary charges against her.

The papers submitted in support of the motion allege that respondent failed to maintain an adequate balance in her escrow account, resulting in the temporary conversion of approximately $30,000 of a client’s money. It…