Matter of McCollum

Holding The court granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion for interim suspension, finding that the respondent’s sworn admissions of professional misconduct and her persistent failure to comply with lawful demands warranted immediate suspension. The court determined that the respondent’s lack of cooperation and failure to substantiate claimed health issues supported the finding of conduct immediately threatening the public interest.

The court’s words

The AGC has met its burden for interim suspension under 1240.9(a)(2) and (3) and respondent should be immediately suspended.

2026 NY Slip Op 06013, at the official text

Her lack of cooperation continued even after her deposition: she still did not answer the complaints or produce all requested documents despite multiple opportunities to do so

2026 NY Slip Op 06013, at the official text

Although respondent cited health issues, she has not provided any medical records to substantiate them

2026 NY Slip Op 06013, at the official text

her failure to update her registered business address with OCA, as required by Judiciary Law §468-a(2), has impeded the AGC's ability to contact her

2026 NY Slip Op 06013, at the official text