Matter of Gowell

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department granted John R. Gowell Jr.'s application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. The court accepted his resignation, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, prohibited him from practicing law in New York, and ordered him to surrender any Attorney Secure Pass within 30 days.

Holdings

1. An attorney who satisfies the requirements for resignation for nondisciplinary reasons may be permitted to resign from the New York bar, and the court determined that Gowell was eligible.
2. Upon accepting the nondisciplinary resignation, the court may strike the attorney's name from the roll, prohibit the practice of law in New York, and require surrender of an Attorney Secure Pass.

Questions Presented

1. Whether John R. Gowell Jr. was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons.
2. Whether the court should grant the application, accept the resignation, and impose the related consequences under the attorney disciplinary rules.

Disposition

other