Matter of Gelblat

Summary

The New York Appellate Division, Third Department granted Alexandre Jonathan Gelblat's motion for reinstatement to the practice of law following his suspension under Judiciary Law § 468-a. The court found by clear and convincing evidence that he satisfied the applicable requirements, complied with the suspension order and court rules, possessed the requisite character and fitness, and that reinstatement was in the public interest.

Holdings

1. Respondent was entitled to reinstatement because he established by clear and convincing evidence that he satisfied the applicable reinstatement requirements, complied with the suspension order and court rules, possessed the requisite character and fitness, and that reinstatement was in the public interest.

Questions Presented

1. Whether respondent satisfied the statutory and court-rule requirements for reinstatement to the practice of law after suspension.
2. Whether respondent's reinstatement would be consistent with the public interest.

Disposition

other