Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M245910

E/afa

ALAN D. SCHEINKMAN, P.J.

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

REINALDO E. RIVERA

MARK C. DILLON

ROBERT J. MILLER, JJ.

2017-05542 In the Matter of Steven A. Morelli, admitted as Steven Anthony Morelli, a disbarred attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 1786599)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Steven A. Morelli, an attorney and counselor-at-law, was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on February 17, 1982, under the name Steven Anthony Morelli. By opinion and order of this Court dated August 23, 2017, Mr. Morelli was disbarred, effective April 17, 2017, and his name was stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, based upon his conviction of a felony.

Now, upon the Court's own motion and pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1240.21(a), it is

ORDERED that Cynthia A. Holfester, 12 Circle Way, Sea Cliff, NY 11579, is hereby appointed as inventory attorney (1) to take custody of and inventory the files of Steven A. Morelli, admitted as Steven Anthony Morelli, including any original wills, (2) to take custody of and safeguard the records of any business, escrow, trust, or special bank accounts of Mr. Morelli, (3) to receive, open, and read mail addressed to Mr. Morelli at his regular place of business, and (4) to take such action as is deemed proper and advisable to protect the interests of the clients of Mr. Morelli.

SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and MILLER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

Aprilanne Agostino

Clerk of the Court