Monday, January 14, 2013

NY Bill Would Make Lawyer Discipline Process More Public


Law360, New York (January 10, 2013, 5:29 PM ET) -- Empire State authorities would have to explain decisions not to pursue disciplinary proceedings against New York-admitted lawyers if legislation introduced Thursday in Albany that is designed to shed light on the process were signed into law.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. George S. Latimer, a Democrat from Port Chester, N.Y., would add a new section to the state's law governing allegations of professional misconduct against attorneys, which are handled by grievance committees overseen by the Empire State's mid-level appeals courts.

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NY Bill Would Make Lawyer Discipline Process More Public

8 comments:

  1. SaraMonday, January 14, 2013 6:57:00 AM

    What we need is more public awareness on this for people who seek attorneys at least has one measure to look at before deciding to fork over a retainer fee.

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  2. KarenMonday, January 14, 2013 7:39:00 AM

    This is great! Transparency is critical in discipline procedures!

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  3. NormaMonday, January 14, 2013 9:54:00 AM

    I am very interested in this. And I agree with Sara and Karen, the public has the right to know.

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  4. AnonymousMonday, January 14, 2013 10:55:00 AM

    Its about time take down the walls of protection take them down now.

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  5. FiduciaryWatch.orgMonday, January 14, 2013 12:07:00 PM

    This is Awesome

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  6. jerriMonday, January 14, 2013 9:10:00 PM

    it's about time full disclosure out in the open this is the year 2013 people aren't taking this secrecy bs we demand full accountability and consequences for unethical conduct for wrongdoing compiled where we the people can find information in order to make informed decisions what's so strange about that?

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  7. AliceMonday, January 14, 2013 9:28:00 PM

    Great news!

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  8. ManuelTuesday, January 15, 2013 7:05:00 AM

    While transparency is important, it is of limited use if people looking to hire an attorney do not do their due diligence and gather at least some basic information regarding the lawyer before hiring the lawyer.

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