Appellate Division, Third Department · October 1, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05585
In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Petitioner; Joseph Brantley Durrett III, Respondent.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05585
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 suspension orders, possessed 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 05585, at the official text
respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law
2026 NY Slip Op 05585, at the official text
it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law
2026 NY Slip Op 05585, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 1, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05585 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05585 |
| 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 | 775 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Petitioner; Joseph Brantley Durrett III, Respondent., 2026 NY Slip Op 05585 (Appellate Division, Third Department, October 1, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05585/
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