Scott The lawyers involved need to be disbarred for the first offense, not suspended. New York is incredibly lenient in its disciplinary practices. The bar in NY is a mutual aid society for the protection of other lawyers, not the public. Contrast Wisconsin where you will be disbarred for any felony. One lawyer I know in NY stole $2M from clients to finance his mistress's strip club. His license was only suspended for 5 years.  Does this protect the public? Does it send the right message?

Scott The lawyers involved need to be disbarred for the first offense, not suspended. New York is incredibly lenient in its disciplinary practices. The bar in NY is a mutual aid society for the protection of other lawyers, not the public. Contrast Wisconsin where you will be disbarred for any felony. One lawyer I know in NY stole $2M from clients to finance his mistress's strip club. His license was only suspended for 5 years.  Does this protect the public? Does it send the right message?

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