Posted by sue_pa on 10/19/07 2:16pm
Msg #217357

NY attorneys

Unfortunately I have been spending quite a bit of time collecting old money. An attorney I did work for in NY has closed up/split his firm and I cannot reach anyone nor have my calls, e-mails and faxes been acknowledged. Does anyone know the governing body for lawyers in NY?

Reply by Becca_FL on 10/19/07 2:26pm
Msg #217368

The NY Bar

But they won't handle payment issues.

Reply by Philip Johnson on 10/19/07 4:04pm
Msg #217384

You can still file a grievance saying he stiffed you. n/m

Reply by SharonH/OH on 10/19/07 5:10pm
Msg #217414

Ohio has a Disciplinary Counsel for attorneys that is overseen by the Ohio Supreme Court. Perhaps New York has something similar? Not sure if they would deal with this issue, but it might be worth a shot.

Reply by MikeC/NY on 10/20/07 10:53am
Msg #217501

It depends on where he's located

The Office of Court Administration has jurisdiction, but there are grievance committees in different areas around the state. Check this web site for the committee you should contact - you'll have to know what county he's in).

http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ip/attorneygrievance/complaints_attorney.shtml