In re Joseph

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1976. He practices law in Albany County.

By decision dated January 30, 1996, respondent was suspended from practice for a period of two years but the suspension was stayed upon condition respondent submit to petitioner, the Committee on Professional Standards, semiannual reports from an accountant confirming his maintenance of escrow accounts and client funds in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility (Matter of Joseph, 223 AD2d 999).

By petition dated November 25, 1996, petitioner charges…