Appellate Division, Third Department · November 12, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06608
Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. (Phillips)
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06608
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Holding The court granted the respondent’s motion for reinstatement after determining by clear and convincing evidence that he complied with the suspension order and possesses the requisite character and fitness to practice law. The court further found that reinstatement would be in the public interest, effectively restoring the respondent to the practice of law immediately.
The court’s words
having determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court
2026 NY Slip Op 06608, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 12, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06608 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending November 14, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06608 |
| 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 | 1906 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. (Phillips), 2026 NY Slip Op 06608 (Appellate Division, Third Department, November 12, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06608/
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