Matter of Suarez-Silverio

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on August 21, 1996 under the name Arturo Santiago Suarez-Silverio. At all times relevant hereto, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee now seeks an order pursuant to Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department (22 NYCRR) § 603.3, imposing reciprocal discipline upon respondent, predicated upon a one-year suspension ordered by the United States Court of Appeals for the…