In re Joseph

Respondent was suspended from practice for a period of one year by this Court (Matter of Joseph, 237 AD2d 727). He now applies for reinstatement.

We conclude that respondent has complied with the provisions of the order which suspended him and with the provisions of this Court’s rule governing the conduct of suspended attorneys (22 NYCRR 806.9). We are also satisfied that he has complied with the requirements of this Court’s rule regulating reinstatement (22 NYCRR 806.12) and that he possesses the requisite character and fitness to resume the practice of law.

However, mindful of respondent’s…