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New York Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters – 2026

Part 1240 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations governs attorney discipline in New York: how a grievance is investigated by an attorney grievance committee, when private discipline is issued, how a formal disciplinary proceeding runs in the Appellate Division, interim suspension, resignation while a proceeding is pending, discipline for a criminal conviction or for misconduct in another jurisdiction, the conduct required of a disbarred or suspended attorney, and reinstatement. The Appellate Division amends Part 1240 by joint order rather than reissuing it, so the text here is the court's consolidated rules brought forward through both later orders.

Browse all 24 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters

§ 1240.1 Application § 1240.2 Definitions § 1240.3 Discipline Under These Rules Not Preclusive § 1240.4 Appointment of Committees § 1240.5 Committee Counsel and Staff § 1240.6 Conflicts; Disqualifications from Representation § 1240.7 Proceedings Before Committees § 1240.8 Proceedings in the Appellate Division § 1240.9 Interim Suspension While Investigation or Proceeding is Pending § 1240.10 Resignation While Investigation or Proceeding is Pending § 1240.11 Diversion to a Monitoring Program § 1240.12 Attorneys Convicted of a Crime § 1240.13 Discipline for Misconduct in a Foreign Jurisdiction § 1240.14 Attorney Incapacity § 1240.15 Conduct of Disbarred or Suspended Attorneys § 1240.16 Reinstatement of Disbarred or Suspended Attorneys § 1240.17 Reinstatement of Incapacitated Attorneys § 1240.18 Confidentiality § 1240.19 Medical and Psychological Evidence § 1240.20 Abatement; Effect of Pending Civil or Criminal Matters; Restitution § 1240.21 Appointment of Attorney to Protect Interests of Clients or Attorney § 1240.22 Resignation for Non-Disciplinary Reasons; Reinstatement § 1240.23 Volunteers/Indemnification § 1240.24 Costs and Disbursements