In re Weinsoff

Respondent, who formerly maintained an office for the practice of law in Miami, Florida, was admitted to the New York Bar in this Department in 1964. Petitioner Committee on Professional Standards has applied to this court, pursuant to section 806.19 of the rules governing conduct of attorneys (22 NYCRR 806.19), to discipline respondent on account of disciplinary action taken against him in the State of Florida. Respondent has not appeared on this application.

In July 1985, respondent was convicted in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida of violating 18 USC…