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May 4, 2021 · The ex-speaker of the New York State Assembly and convicted swindler was accompanied by his wife, Rosa Mandelkern, as he made his way into his Grand Street building on the Lower East Side.
Sheldon Silver (February 13, 1944 – January 24, 2022) was an American Democratic Party politician and attorney from New York City who served as speaker of the New York State Assembly from 1994 to 2015.
This obligation extends to all attorneys admitted in New York, regardless of where they work or reside, and even applies to attorneys who have been suspended or who have retired from the practice of law altogether (see Rules of Chief Admin of Cts [22 NYCRR] § 118.1 [a]-[c], [g]).
In this regard, once disbarred, respondent will no longer be able to serve the public in the role of attorney, which in our view is a great loss to the community at large.
A disbarred attorney may apply for reinstatement to the practice of law after the expiration of seven years from the effective date of disbarment and upon a showing, by clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant has complied with the order of disbarment and the rules of the Appellate Division governing the conduct of disbarred attorneys ...
Jan 25, 2022 · According to CBS New York, prosecutors claim he used his power for personal gain, accusing him of urging a physician to bring asbestos cancer patients to his legal company so it could pursue multimillion-dollar payments from personal injury cases.
Our attorneys frequently provide assistance to attorneys who have previously been suspended from the practice of law. We provide guidance in navigating the reinstatement process in New York.