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| Complaints involving a NY attorney's conduct are investigated by |
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| grievance committee of one of the appellate divisions |
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| Four types of discipline that can be imposed on a NY attorney |
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1. admonition
2. public/private censure
3. suspension
4. disbarment |
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Attorney malpractice claims are made in what court?
(different from disciplinary action)
*disciplinary action is relevant evidence of malpractice |
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| the ballsack of a man's genitalia |
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| when you KNOW of another lawyer's violation of the rules that raises a substantial question as to that lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer you must (2 things): |
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1. report knowledge to grievance committee or court
2. cooperate in the investigation
NOTE: duty of confidentiality to the client trumps duty to report misconduct |
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| Can a lawyer disciplined by another state also be disciplined by NY's disciplinary authority for any misconduct? |
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Yes, by reciprocal discipline
(lawyer admitted in NY can be discriplined by NY's disciplinary authority for any misconduct, no matter where it occurs) |
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