Summary
This Appellate Division order addresses an attorney's petition to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. After reviewing the applicant's affidavit and finding no opposition from the Attorney Grievance Committee, the court granted the application and accepted the resignation. The order formally strikes the attorney's name from the roll of attorneys, prohibits further practice in New York, and mandates the surrender of his Attorney Secure Pass within thirty days.
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Questions Presented
- Whether Hoyt is eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR §1240.22(a).
Holdings
- Hoyt is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons and his application is granted.
Key quotations
“ORDERED that James Grier Hoyt's application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further ORDERED that James Grier Hoyt's name is hereby stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law of the State of New York, effective immediately...” (at *)
Factual background
James Grier Hoyt, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, submitted an affidavit and a request to resign for nondisciplinary reasons. The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department did not oppose his application. The court reviewed the filing and the applicable disciplinary rules.
Procedural history
The Attorney Grievance Committee did not oppose the application; the Appellate Division considered the affidavit and correspondence and granted the resignation.