N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 1015.14

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 42, October 16, 2024

Section 1015.14 - Responsibilities of retired attorneys

(a) An attorney shall, at least 60 days prior to retirement from the practice of law, notify by certified mail, return receipt requested, each client and the attorney for each adverse party in any pending matter involving the client, that the attorney is retiring and shall advise each client to secure another attorney. The attorney shall in each such notice advise the client whether the attorney possesses or controls money or property in which the client has an interest and, if so, the attorney shall specify the amount of funds or nature of such property and the current location of the money or property. The attorney shall also, with respect to each matter in which a retainer statement has been filed with the Office of Court Administration, notify the Office of Court Administration that the attorney is retiring.

(b) In the event that a retired attorney fails to comply with subdivision (a) of this section, the Appellate Division may appoint an attorney to take possession of the retired attorney's files, examine the files, advise the clients to secure another attorney or take any other action necessary to protect the clients' interest.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 1015.14