In re Melendez

*135OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent William E. Melendez was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Third Judicial Department on January 22, 2009 under the name William Eric Melendez. Respondent resides in Puerto Rico, but is not admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent maintained a registered business address within this Department.1

On April 10, 2012 (95 AD3d 289 [2012]), this Court indefinitely suspended respondent, pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (2-a), based upon his failure to meet his child support obligations.…