Appellate Division, Second Department · October 7, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05797
Matter of Shea
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05797
Holding The court confirmed the Special Referee’s report sustaining charges of misappropriating client funds and engaging in conduct adversely reflecting on fitness as a lawyer. The respondent was suspended from the practice of law for two years, with the court rejecting his request for private discipline.
The court’s words
we find that the respondent's conduct warrants a suspension from the practice of law for a period of two years
2026 NY Slip Op 05797, at the official text
the respondent's request for private discipline is not supported by the record or this Court's precedent
2026 NY Slip Op 05797, at the official text
the respondent failed to honor his obligations as a fiduciary and that his misconduct was careless if not intentional
2026 NY Slip Op 05797, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 7, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05797 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05797 |
| 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 | 1020 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Shea, 2026 NY Slip Op 05797 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 7, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05797/
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