In re Nicotera

Respondent was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department in 1984. He maintained a law office in the City of Albany.

By decision dated January 24, 2000, this Court accepted respondent’s resignation and disbarred him pursuant to Court rule (Matter of Nicotera, 268 AD2d 881 [2000]; see 22 NYCRR 806.8 [b]). He now applies for reinstatement. Petitioner advises that it does not oppose the application.

Our examination of the papers submitted on the application indicates that respondent has substantially complied with the provisions of the order of disbarment and with the…