In re Paster

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1982. He maintained an office for the practice of law in New Jersey, where he was admitted to the bar in 1975.

By order dated March 27, 2007, the Supreme Court of New Jersey disbarred respondent upon his consent. Respondent had tendered his consent to disbarment in an affidavit in which he admitted to the knowing misappropriation of client trust funds.

Petitioner moves for an order imposing reciprocal discipline pursuant to this Court’s rules (see 22 NYCRR 806.19). Respondent has not replied to the motion.

We grant petitioner’s motion and we…