DECISION AND ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by respondent for an order reinstating him to the practice of law following his suspension by May 2019 order of this Court (Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468–a, 172 A.D.3d 1706, 1751, 104 N.Y.S.3d 211 [3d Dept. 2019]; see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16; Rules of App.Div., 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16).
Upon reading respondents notice of motion and affidavit with exhibits sworn to January 9, 2024 and the April 19, 2024 responsive correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, and having determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has satisfied the requirements of Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Department (22 NYCRR) § 806.16(c)(5), (2) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (3) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, and (4) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law (see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16[a]), it is
ORDERED that respondents motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately.
Garry, P.J., Reynolds Fitzgerald, Fisher, McShan and Powers, JJ., concur.