Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05248
Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05248
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
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05248 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05248 |
| 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 | 288 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a, 2026 NY Slip Op 05248 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05248/
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