Narrative Opinion Summary
Jonathan Ross Goodman, an attorney admitted to practice in New York in 1997, sought to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. His resignation application was opposed by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department (AGC), citing his delinquency in complying with registration requirements for two consecutive biennial periods since 2017. Due to this failure, Goodman was subject to potential disciplinary action, making him ineligible for a nondisciplinary resignation. The court referenced Judiciary Law and pertinent rules of professional conduct, concluding that his application must be denied. Any future applications for resignation would require evidence of compliance with the registration requirements. The decision was rendered by the Appellate Division, Third Department, with all judges concurring.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Registration Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court emphasized that compliance with registration requirements is necessary for an attorney seeking nondisciplinary resignation, highlighting Goodman's delinquency as a barrier.
Reasoning: His resignation application was opposed by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department (AGC), citing his delinquency in complying with registration requirements for two consecutive biennial periods since 2017.
Eligibility for Nondisciplinary Resignationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court ruled that an attorney delinquent in registration requirements is not eligible for nondisciplinary resignation and may face disciplinary action.
Reasoning: Due to this failure, Goodman was subject to potential disciplinary action, making him ineligible for a nondisciplinary resignation.
Future Applications for Resignationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court outlined that any future resignation applications must include evidence of compliance with registration requirements.
Reasoning: Any future applications for resignation would require evidence of compliance with the registration requirements.
Resignation from Bar for Nondisciplinary Reasonssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: An attorney's request to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons was denied due to noncompliance with registration requirements.
Reasoning: Jonathan Ross Goodman, an attorney admitted to practice in New York in 1997, sought to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons.