Matter of Koschwitz

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department, granted Scott Norman Koschwitz's application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. The court accepted his resignation, ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys, prohibited him from practicing law in New York, and directed him to surrender any Attorney Secure Pass.

Holdings

1. Koschwitz was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR 1240.22(a).
2. The application for permission to resign was granted, the nondisciplinary resignation was accepted, and Koschwitz's name was stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law of New York effective immediately and until further order of the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Scott Norman Koschwitz was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR 1240.22(a).
2. Whether the court should grant the application, accept the resignation, and strike Koschwitz's name from the roll of New York attorneys.

Disposition

other