In re Karlick

Summary

The First Department disbarred Gideon Joseph Karlick under 22 NYCRR 603.4 (g) after he failed to seek a hearing or reinstatement within six months of his suspension. The court directed that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, effective immediately.

Holdings

1. An attorney suspended under 22 NYCRR 603.4(e)(1)(i) who neither appears nor applies in writing for a hearing or reinstatement within six months of the suspension order may be disbarred under 22 NYCRR 603.4(g). Because Karlick did not seek a hearing or reinstatement within the required period, disbarment was warranted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether an attorney suspended under 22 NYCRR 603.4(e)(1)(i) may be disbarred under 22 NYCRR 603.4(g) after failing to appear or apply for a hearing or reinstatement within six months of the suspension order.

Disposition

other