Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05254
Matter of Spinelli
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05254
Holding The court granted the attorney’s application for reinstatement to the New York bar, finding that she satisfied the required continuing legal education and character and fitness standards. Her name was restored to the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law effective immediately.
The court’s words
we grant her application and restore her name to the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law effective immediately
2026 NY Slip Op 05254, at the official text
she has provided proof that, in July 2026, she earned 11 CLE credits in the requisite categories
2026 NY Slip Op 05254, at the official text
Spinelli's reinstatement materials do not raise any character and fitness issues respecting her resumption of practice
2026 NY Slip Op 05254, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05254 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05254 |
| 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 | 332 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Spinelli, 2026 NY Slip Op 05254 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05254/
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