Motion List released on: April 26, 2019
By Scheinkman, P.J.; Mastro, Rivera, Dillon and Balkin, JJ.MATTER of Jeffrey M. Goldfarb, admitted as Jeffrey Michael Goldfarb, a suspended attorney. Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District, petitioner; Jeffrey M. Goldfarb, res — (Attorney Registration No. 2456986) — Motion by the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District to deem the charges in the verified petition dated May 9, 2018, as established upon the respondent’s default in filing an answer, and to impose such discipline as the Court deems appropriate. After the Grievance Committee commenced this disciplinary proceeding, by decision and order on motion dated November 14, 2018, this Court suspended the respondent from the practice of law pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1240.9(a)(2), (3) and (5) during the pendency of the proceeding, and referred the issues raised to the Honorable Alfred J. Weiner, as Special Referee, to hear and report. The respondent was admitted to the Bar at a term of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial Department on February 19, 1992, under the name Jeffrey Michael Goldfarb.Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it isORDERED that on the Court’s own motion, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1240.14(b), the Chief Counsel for the Grievance for the Ninth Judicial District shall arrange for the respondent’s examination, by a qualified medical expert, who shall render a report as to whether the respondent is incapacitated from practicing law by reason of mental disability or condition; the examination shall be conducted within 60 days of the date of this decision and order on motion or as soon thereafter as is practical, and the report shall be issued expeditiously thereafter; and it is further,ORDERED that the respondent shall submit to the Court any medical records and/or reports by his treating psychiatrist or mental health provider which he deems relevant; and it is further,ORDERED that the motion is held in abeyance pending receipt of the medical expert’s report; and it is further,ORDERED that the respondent’s suspension is continued until further order of the Court and the disciplinary proceeding is held in abeyance pending receipt of the medical expert’s report.SCHEINKMAN, P.J., MASTRO, RIVERA, DILLON and BALKIN, JJ., concur.MATTER of Isaiah v. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Tiffany v. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant res — (Proceeding No. 1)MATTER of Bryce W. (Anonymous). Administration for Childrens Services, petitioner-res, Tiffany v. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant res — (Proceeding No. 2) — Appeal by Tiffany V. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated January 28, 2019. By order on certification of this Court dated March 6, 2019, the following attorney was assigned as counsel for the respondent-appellant on the appeal:Catherine S. Bridge1110 South Avenue, Suite 402Staten Island, NY 10314718-448-9600
