In Re Mendes

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility (“Board”) recommends disbarment of respondent Fortunato Mendes pursuant to D.C.Code § 11-2503(a) (1989 Repl.). Seetion 11-1503(a) requires the disbarment of any member of the bar who is convicted of a criminal offense involving “Moral turpitude.” Pursuant to statutory requirements and the rules of this court, the final disbarment may not issue until after judgment of final appeal in the criminal case, however, appellant has been suspended since our order of July 13, 1989. D.C.App.R. XI, Section 10(d); D.C.Code §…