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Matter of Morrad

Citation: 2021 NY Slip Op 04896Docket: 713 CA 20-01552

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; August 26, 2021; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Shekeba Morrad submitted an application to resign from the New York State bar for non-disciplinary reasons. The Appellate Division of the Fourth Department reviewed the application and accepted it, resulting in her name being removed from the roll of attorneys. The decision was rendered on August 26, 2021, and is part of an uncorrected opinion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Review of Attorney Resignation

Application: The Appellate Division conducted a review process to determine whether to accept the resignation of the attorney from the bar.

Reasoning: The Appellate Division of the Fourth Department reviewed the application and accepted it, resulting in her name being removed from the roll of attorneys.

Voluntary Resignation from State Bar

Application: The court reviewed and accepted the voluntary resignation application submitted by an attorney for non-disciplinary reasons.

Reasoning: Shekeba Morrad submitted an application to resign from the New York State bar for non-disciplinary reasons.