Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05252
Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Shencopp)
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Holding The court granted the respondent’s motion for reinstatement to the practice of law. The court determined by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent complied with the suspension order, possessed the requisite character and fitness, and that reinstatement served the public interest.
The court’s words
respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court
2026 NY Slip Op 05252, at the official text
respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law
2026 NY Slip Op 05252, at the official text
it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law
2026 NY Slip Op 05252, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05252 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05252 |
| 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 | 324 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Shencopp), 2026 NY Slip Op 05252 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05252/
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