Matter of Homas H. McCann

Matter of McCann 2005 NY Slip Op 09393 [24 AD3d 948] December 8, 2005 Appellate Division, Third Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. As corrected through Wednesday, February 15, 2006

In the Matter of Thomas H. McCann, a Suspended Attorney, Respondent. Committee on Professional Standards, Petitioner.

—[*1]Per Curiam. By decision dated October 2, 2000, respondent was suspended by this Court for a period of 18 months (Matter of McCann, 276 AD2d 813 [2000]). He now applies for reinstatement. Petitioner advises that it does not oppose the application.

Our examination of the papers submitted on the application indicates that respondent has complied with the provisions of the order of suspension and with the Court's rules regarding the conduct of suspended attorneys (see 22 NYCRR 806.9). We are also satisfied that respondent has complied with the requirements of this Court's rules regarding reinstatement (see 22 NYCRR 806.12) and that he possesses the requisite character and fitness to resume the practice of law.

Accordingly, the application is granted and respondent is reinstated to the practice of law, effective immediately.

Peters, J.P., Spain, Carpinello, Mugglin and Lahtinen, JJ., concur. [*2]Ordered that respondent's application is granted; and it is further ordered that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York, effective immediately.