74 Complaints, One Resignation And Disbarment

The New York Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department accepted the resignation of an attorney in light of the following

Mr. Alarcon acknowledges that the Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts is currently investigating 74 complaints of professional misconduct against him, from individuals living in 30 states throughout the country. The complaints allege, inter alia, that: (1) the complainants were defrauded by one of the mortgage modification business entities of which Mr. Alarcon was the principal proprietor or corporate officer, namely, RMA Legal Network, Alarcon Law Group, Alarcon & Associates, Alarcon Law Firm, or R.A. Legal Group; (2) Mr. Alarcon entered into improper retainer and fee agreements with these individuals through the aforementioned business entities; (3) Mr. Alarcon improperly practiced law under trade names; (4) Mr. Alarcon failed to adequately supervise employees at the aforementioned business entities; and (5) Mr. Alarcon shared legal fees with nonlawyers. Mr. Alarcon acknowledges that if charges were predicated on the aforementioned allegations, he could not successfully defend himself on the merits against such charges.

The court imposed disbarment. (Mike Frisch)