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Matter of Greenblum
Citation: 2022 NY Slip Op 04522Docket: Motion No. 2022-02069 Case No. 2022-02433
Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; July 12, 2022; New York; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Justin A. Greenblum, an attorney admitted to practice in New York since April 27, 2005, was subject to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the First Judicial Department. The Committee sought his immediate suspension in June 2021 due to his refusal to comply with court-ordered subpoenas and his failure to cooperate with investigations into multiple complaints against him, including allegations of taking advance legal fees without providing services. The suspension motion was served to Greenblum, who defaulted, leading to his suspension granted on September 16, 2021. Although notified of the suspension, Greenblum failed to respond to the Committee's communications, including a request for a response to a disciplinary complaint filed in January 2022. The Committee is now moving for Greenblum's disbarment under 22 NYCRR 1240.9(b) due to his lack of engagement in disciplinary proceedings for over six months following his suspension, with the disbarment motion served via multiple methods without any response from him. Six months have passed since the Court's suspension order dated September 16, 2021, and respondent Justin A. Greenblum has neither responded nor participated in further proceedings. The Attorney Grievance Committee's motion to disbar Greenblum under 22 NYCRR 1240.9(b) is granted, resulting in his immediate disbarment and removal from the roll of attorneys in New York. Consequently, Greenblum is ordered to cease all legal practice, including acting as an attorney, giving legal opinions, or representing himself as a lawyer. He must also adhere to the rules for disbarred attorneys. Additionally, any secure pass issued to him by the Office of Court Administration must be returned. This decision was entered on July 12, 2022.