In re Hummel

Summary

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, imposed reciprocal discipline on Christopher E. Hummel based on his disbarment in New Jersey for knowing misappropriation of escrow funds. Because Hummel did not respond to the notice or request a hearing, the court disbarred him in New York and directed compliance with rules governing disbarred attorneys.

Holdings

1. Because the respondent failed to assert any defense enumerated in 22 NYCRR 691.3(c) or request a hearing under 22 NYCRR 691.3(d), there was no impediment to imposing reciprocal discipline.
2. The respondent was disbarred in New York, his name was stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, and he was ordered to comply with the rules governing disbarred attorneys.

Questions Presented

1. Whether reciprocal discipline should be imposed in New York after the attorney failed to assert any defense or request a hearing under 22 NYCRR 691.3.
2. What discipline should be imposed in New York based on the attorney's New Jersey disbarment.

Disposition

other