Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05955
Matter of Kahn
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05955
Holding The court imposed reciprocal disbarment on the respondent based on his consent to disbarment in New Jersey for knowing misappropriation of escrow funds. The court determined that the sanction warranted under New York rules for an attorney who submits a resignation during a grievance investigation is disbarment.
The court’s words
knowing misappropriation of escrow funds
2026 NY Slip Op 05955, at the official text
imposition of reciprocal discipline is warranted
2026 NY Slip Op 05955, at the official text
sanction imposed in New York for an attorney who submits a resignation during the pendency of a grievance investigation is disbarment
2026 NY Slip Op 05955, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 14, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05955 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05955 |
| 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 | 1192 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Kahn, 2026 NY Slip Op 05955 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 14, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05955/
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