IN RE: ATTORNEYS IN VIOLATION OF JUDICIARY LAW § 468–A. (2026)

DECISION AND ORDER ON MOTION

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, 1071 [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 July 30, 2026, the September 14, 2026 responsive correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department and respondent's supplemental submission of September 21, 2026, we have determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has satisfied the requirements of Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Department (22 NYCRR) § 806.16 (c) (5), (2) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (3) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, and (4) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law (see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16 [a]). Notwithstanding their satisfaction of the substantive requirements for reinstatement, we direct respondent to (1) file an amended biennial registration statement for the 2022-2023 biennial period that is in full compliance with the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (22 NYCRR) § 118.1 (g); and (2) provide proof of his compliance with this condition to both this Court and the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department within 60 days of this Court's order. Accordingly, it is

ORDERED that respondent's motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately, subject to the conditions set forth in this decision.

Clark, J.P., Fisher, McShan, Powers and Ryba, JJ., concur.