Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Attorney(S) Mark S. Ochs, Committee on Professional Standards, Albany, for petitioner. Richard J. Haas, Webster, Texas, respondent pro se. Judges Robert S. Rose See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD J. HAAS, a Suspended Attorney. COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, Petitioner; RICHARD J. HAAS, Respondent. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Per Curiam. Because we conclude that respondent has not shown by clear and convincing evidence that he possesses the character and general fitness to resume the practice of law, we deny his application for reinstatement ( see 22 NYCRR 806.12[b]). Cardona, P.J., Mercure, Spain, Mugglin and Rose, JJ., concur. ORDERED that respondent's application for reinstatement is denied.