In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law 468-a. v. John James Hays II

In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. v. John James Hays II

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Monica A. Duffy, Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Albany (Alison M. Coan of counsel), for Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department. Whittingham Law, New York City (Kaylin L. Whittingham of counsel), for respondent. Motion by respondent for an order reinstating him to the practice of law following his suspension by May 2019 order of this Court (Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a, 172 AD3d 1706, 1727 [3d Dept 2019]; see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16; Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16). Upon reading respondent’s affidavit with exhibits sworn to June 7, 2024, the supplemental correspondence of respondent filed July 12, 2024, and the July 11, 2024 correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, and having determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has satisfied the requirements of Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Department (22 NYCRR) § 806.16 (c) (5); (2) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (3) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, and (4) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law (see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16 [a]), it is ORDERED that respondent’s motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately. Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, McShan, Powers and Mackey, JJ., concur.

In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law 468-a. v. John James Hays II

In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. v. John James Hays II

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