Taxi King Disbarred

Taxi King Evgeny Freidman has been disbarred by the New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department

Respondent Evgeny A. Freidman was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on April 14, 1997. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained a business office within the First Department.

The Attorney Grievance Committee (Committee) seeks an order pursuant to the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR) § 1240.9(b) disbarring respondent, arguing that since he was suspended under 22 NYCRR 1240.9(a)(3), and has failed to respond to or appear for further investigatory or disciplinary proceedings within six months from the date of the order of suspension, he may be barred without further notice.

Respondent was served with the motion by first class mail and certified mail return receipt requested at the same three addresses where he was served with the notice of entry, but no response has been filed with the Court.

The motion should be granted inasmuch as more than six months have elapsed since July 13, 2017, the date of respondent’s suspension, and he has neither responded to nor appeared for further investigatory or disciplinary proceedings (see Matter of Hidalgo, 158 AD3d 1 [1st Dept 2017]; Matter of Antwi, 157 AD3d 55 [1st Dept 2017]).

Accordingly, the Committee’s motion for an order disbarring respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1240.9(b) should be granted, and his name stricken from the roll of attorneys in the State of New York effective immediately.

All concur.

(Mike Frisch)