N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 806.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 16, April 17, 2024

Section 806.8 - Resignation of attorneys

(a) An attorney who is the subject of a disciplinary proceeding or of an investigation into allegations of misconduct may resign by tendering his resignation to the court, together with an affidavit stating that he wishes to resign and:

(1) that he is acting freely and voluntarily and is fully aware of the consequences of his resignation;

(2) that he is aware of the pending investigation or disciplinary proceeding concerning allegations of misconduct, the nature of which shall be specifically set forth; and

(3) that he does not contest the allegations of professional misconduct and recognizes that his failure to do so precludes him from asserting his innocence of the professional misconduct alleged.

(b) If the court accepts an attorney's resignation, it shall enter an order of disbarment.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 806.8