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Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05248

Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a

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Holding The court granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion to suspend the listed attorneys for failing to fulfill their biennial registration obligations under Judiciary Law § 468-a. The court held that such failure constitutes conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and warrants immediate suspension until further order.

The court’s words

failure to duly register as an attorney "shall constitute conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice"

2026 NY Slip Op 05248, at the official text

an attorney's failure to comply with his or her registration requirements is professional misconduct warranting the imposition of discipline

2026 NY Slip Op 05248, at the official text
CourtAppellate Division, Third Department
DecidedSeptember 10, 2026
Citation2026 NY Slip Op 05248
Area of lawAttorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility
WeekWeek ending September 12, 2026
Official textOfficial decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05248
Publication statusSlip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Source feedNew York slip opinion page
Law Watch record id288

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Published September 10, 2026. Updated September 10, 2026.