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Appellate Division, Third Department · October 15, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06056

Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. (Makuch)

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Holding The court granted the respondent’s motion for reinstatement to the practice of law. The court determined that the respondent satisfied the requisite character and fitness standards and that reinstatement served the public interest.

The court’s words

it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law

2026 NY Slip Op 06056, at the official text
CourtAppellate Division, Third Department
DecidedOctober 15, 2026
Citation2026 NY Slip Op 06056
Area of lawAttorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility
WeekWeek ending October 17, 2026
Official textOfficial decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06056
Publication statusSlip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Source feedNew York slip opinion page
Law Watch record id1273

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Published October 15, 2026. Updated October 15, 2026.