In re the Reinstatement as a Member of the State Bar of Lehman

Petitioner was disbarred more than five years ago following conviction for a felony — possession of cocaine. He applied for readmission. His application was approved by the bar and its committees, but denied by this court. Despite an abiding conviction that the court has erred with respect to the disposition of the substantive issues presented by this matter, I would ordinarily content myself with expressing disagreement on the minutes, copies of which are attached. However, by denying the application for readmission without opinion and without expressing any reason for its denial, the court…