An attorney’s resignation was accepted by the New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department.

Respondent’s affidavit of resignation, sworn to July 28, 2016, fully conforms to the requirements of 22 NYCRR 603.11. Respondent acknowledges that he is the subject of an investigation by the Committee into allegations that, from late 2008 until 2012, while he was a shareholder at his former law firm, he engaged in professional misconduct by submitting reimbursement requests for improper expenses and disbursements. These expenses and disbursements were, in certain instances, charged to the firm, and in other instances, were charged to the firm’s clients. According to respondent, upon review of the firm’s submissions to the Committee, and “upon reflection,” he understands that he mishandled his requests for reimbursement totaling $30,102.68 over a period of years. Further, respondent states, he understands that the requests were inconsistent with the firm’s policies and were therefore improper. Respondent avers that for that reason, and in “the spirit of reconciliation,” he issued a check in the amount of $30,102.68 to his former firm.