Matter of Nelson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Danial A. Nelson was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on September 24, 2007. At all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) now seeks an order striking respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4), on the ground that he has been automatically disbarred upon his conviction of a New York State felony.

On February 26, 2016, respondent…