Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05250
Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. (Kline)
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05250
Holding The court granted the respondent’s motion for reinstatement after determining by clear and convincing evidence that she satisfied the requisite character and fitness standards. The court further found that reinstatement would be in the public interest, ordering her reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law effective immediately.
The court’s words
respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law
2026 NY Slip Op 05250, at the official text
it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law
2026 NY Slip Op 05250, at the official text
respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately
2026 NY Slip Op 05250, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05250 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05250 |
| 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 | 316 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. (Kline), 2026 NY Slip Op 05250 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05250/
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