In re Forrest

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Robert J. Forrest was admitted to the practice of *13law in New York State by the First Judicial Department on January 12, 1987. He was also admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law in New Jersey.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee is seeking an order, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 603.3, suspending respondent for six months, predicated on similar discipline ordered in New Jersey on June 11, 1999, or, in the alternative, imposing whatever discipline this Court deems appropriate.

The suspension by the New Jersey Supreme Court was based on the following…