Matter of Meyerowitz

Holding The court accepted the respondent’s voluntary resignation from the bar, effectively disbarbing him, because his affidavit conformed to disciplinary rules and he had made full restitution to his clients. The court noted that accepting such resignations is consistent with prior precedent when restitution has been made.

The court’s words

The Court accepts respondent’s resignation. Respondent’s affidavit conforms with 22 NYCRR 1240.10 and this Court has previously accepted the resignation of attorneys alleged to have converted and/or misappropriated client funds.

252 AD3d 176, at the official text

resignations have been accepted in instances where, like here, full restitution has been made (see Matter of Dubal, 151 AD3d 34 [1st Dept 2017]).

252 AD3d 176, at the official text