In the Matter of Philipp Charles Theune

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department imposed reciprocal discipline on Philipp Charles Theune based on his disbarment in Colorado for knowingly converting $100,000 in client funds and failing to safeguard those funds. The court disbarred him effective immediately and ordered compliance with the rules governing disbarred attorneys.

Holdings

1. Reciprocal discipline is warranted based on the findings of the Supreme Court of Colorado.
2. The respondent's misappropriation of $100,000 in client funds for personal use warrants disbarment.

Questions Presented

1. Whether reciprocal discipline should be imposed in New York based on the respondent's Colorado disbarment and underlying misconduct.
2. Whether the respondent's knowing misappropriation of $100,000 in client funds warrants disbarment in New York.

Disposition

other