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Matter of Redlich

Citation: 2021 NY Slip Op 05389Docket: PM-132-21

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; October 7, 2021; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Warren Redlich, an attorney admitted to practice in New York in 1995, applied for leave to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department opposed his application, noting that Redlich was delinquent in his attorney registration, having failed to register for the 2021 biennial period. This delinquency subjects him to potential disciplinary action, rendering him ineligible for a nondisciplinary resignation. The court referenced previous cases that support this position and concluded that any future resignation application must demonstrate compliance with registration requirements. The court unanimously denied Redlich’s application for resignation.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consequences of Delinquency in Attorney Registration

Application: Failure to register for the biennial period can lead to potential disciplinary action, impacting resignation eligibility.

Reasoning: The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department opposed his application, noting that Redlich was delinquent in his attorney registration, having failed to register for the 2021 biennial period.

Court's Stance on Compliance for Future Applications

Application: Any future application for resignation must show compliance with attorney registration requirements as per the court's decision.

Reasoning: The court referenced previous cases that support this position and concluded that any future resignation application must demonstrate compliance with registration requirements.

Eligibility for Nondisciplinary Resignation

Application: An attorney must be in compliance with registration requirements to be eligible for a nondisciplinary resignation from the bar.

Reasoning: This delinquency subjects him to potential disciplinary action, rendering him ineligible for a nondisciplinary resignation.