Appellate Division, Second Department · February 18, 2026 · 252 AD3d 11
Matter of Dougherty
Read the official decision: 252 AD3d 11
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Holding The court granted the Grievance Committee’s motion to strike the respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys based on his felony conviction. The respondent was automatically disbarred pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (a) effective September 8, 2025.
The court’s words
the respondent was automatically disbarred and ceased to be an attorney upon his conviction of a felony
252 AD3d 11, at the official text
the motion to strike the respondent’s name from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (b), is granted
252 AD3d 11, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | February 18, 2026 |
| Citation | 252 AD3d 11 |
| Area of law | Attorney Discipline and Professional Responsibility |
| Week | Week ending February 21, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 252 AD3d 11 |
| Source feed | New York advance sheet: 26nyadv38.pdf |
| Law Watch record id | 102 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Dougherty, 252 AD3d 11 (Appellate Division, Second Department, February 18, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/252-ad3d-11/
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