Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05247
In the Matter of Lora Erin Como, an Attorney
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05247
Holding The court granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion for interim suspension because the respondent’s willful refusal to comply with lawful investigative demands constituted conduct immediately threatening the public interest. The court held that merely responding to the motion with an explanation was insufficient to rebut the allegations of noncompliance.
The court’s words
the record readily establishes that respondent willfully and intentionally refused to comply with the lawful demands of AGC
2026 NY Slip Op 05247, at the official text
merely responding to the motion, on its own, is insufficient to defeat a motion seeking an attorney's suspension for noncompliance
2026 NY Slip Op 05247, at the official text
we grant the motion and suspend respondent from the practice of law indefinitely during the pendency of its investigation
2026 NY Slip Op 05247, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05247 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05247 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 308 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, In the Matter of Lora Erin Como, an Attorney, 2026 NY Slip Op 05247 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05247/
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