NY Courts

Matter of Gohn - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Sandra P. Gohn for non-disciplinary reasons. Her name has been removed from the roll of attorneys, and she is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

Matter of Chukwu - Attorney Disciplinary Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Patrick Mbonu Chukwu, an attorney. The court is imposing discipline upon consent due to violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including incompetent representation and neglect of client matters.

Matter of Smith - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Glen Patrick Smith for non-disciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is forbidden from practicing law in New York.

Matter of Wheatley - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Nathan Allan Wheatley for nondisciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

Harmonized Acupuncture v. MVAIC - No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting summary judgment to MVAIC and dismissing a provider's claim for assigned first-party no-fault benefits. The court found the provider failed to establish compliance with the statutory requirement of timely filing a notice of claim with MVAIC.

Dadi-Mehmetaj v. Hastings Collective, LLC - Real Estate Contract Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's order denying a motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment to the plaintiff in a real estate contract dispute. The court directed the release of a $107,500 down payment to the plaintiff.

People v. Brock - Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a judgment convicting Isaiah Brock of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The court found no non-frivolous issues on appeal and granted the motion to withdraw as counsel.

People v. Harris - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York modified a judgment against Wayne Harris by vacating the imposition of a mandatory surcharge and fees. This modification was based on the defendant being under 21 at the time of the crime, as permitted by Criminal Procedure Law § 420.35(2-a).

Matter of Any Vanessa M. - Juvenile Delinquency Proceeding

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified an amended order of disposition in a juvenile delinquency proceeding. The court adjusted the credit for time spent in detention, extending it from May 24, 2024, to April 15, 2019, for a total placement period of three years.

Axos Bank v. Michael Gangi Plumbing & Heating Contrs., Inc.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss counterclaims in a mortgage foreclosure action. The case involves Axos Bank and Michael Gangi Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., among other defendants, concerning two mortgages.