IN RE: Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468–a. (2026)

DECISION AND ORDER

ON MOTION

DEPARTMENT,

Calendar Date:  September 14, 2026

Monica A. Duffy, Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Albany (Alison M. Coan of counsel), for Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department. Motion by respondent for an order reinstating him to the practice of law following his suspension by October 2021 order of this Court (Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a, 198 AD3d 1068, 1080 [3d Dept 2021]; see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16; Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16).

Upon reading respondent's notice of motion and affidavit with exhibits sworn to June 29, 2026, respondent's supplemental affidavit sworn to August 6, 2026, and the September 9, 2026 responsive correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, we have determined, by clear

and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (2) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law,

/or Law Practice Management (see Rules of App.Div., All Depts [22 NYCRR] § 1500.2[d], [e] ) that specifically relate to the practice of law in New York (see Rules of App.Div., 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16[c][5][i] );  (2) file an amended registration statement in full compliance with Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (22 NYCRR) § 118.1(e)(14);

(3) provide proof of their compliance with these conditions to both this Court

the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department within 60 days of this Court's order.  Accordingly, it is

it is further

counselor-at-law, effective immediately, subject to the conditions set forth in this decision.

Clark, J.P., Fisher, McShan, Powers

Ryba, JJ., concur.