In re Weiss

Respondent is a New Jersey attorney admitted to practice in this Department in 1982.

Petitioner Committee on Professional Standards moves for an order disciplining respondent pursuant to section 806.19 of this court’s rules (22 NYCRR 806.19) by reason of his recent suspension from the practice of law in the State of New Jersey.

It appears from petitioner’s papers that a disciplinary proceeding was commenced against respondent and his partner after a 1984 audit pursuant to the Random Audit Program of the Office of Attorney Ethics of New Jersey. That proceeding eventually resulted in an order by…