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The New Yok Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department has accepted an attorney’s resignation and ordered his disbarment

Respondent attests that he is currently the subject of an investigation being conducted by the AGC involving allegations of professional misconduct on his part. Specifically, while suspended, respondent owned two document preparation companies, Divorce Filers and Immigration Filers (the companies), located in New York City. Both companies were nonlawyer document preparation services for individuals who did not desire legal representation. Respondent employed a nonlawyer as  the Case Coordinator Manager (the manager) who was primarily responsible for document
preparation and client communication. Respondent failed to adequately supervise the manager. As a result, unbeknownst to him, the manager at times informed clients that respondent was an attorney associated with the companies. When clients asked to speak with respondent, the manager informed them that respondent was in court. The websites for both companies noted that neither company provided legal advice or counsel. Neither company is taking new business and the websites for both have been removed from the internet.

(Mike Frisch)