Attorney Discipline Records

Most of New York's licensed attorneys never face discipline. But when a lawyer is disbarred, suspended, or resigns while under investigation, that outcome becomes part of the public record. This page compiles those records from the New York State Office of Court Administration attorney-registration database, cross-referenced against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint data (debt-collection, mortgage, and lending disputes are where attorney misconduct most often surfaces). Each entry reflects the bar's formal disposition: a recorded finding, not an allegation. See ourmethodology for how we source and verify every figure.

Consumer Complaint Context (CFPB)

Beyond bar discipline, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tracks consumer complaints about debt collection, mortgage, and lending issues, common areas where attorney misconduct surfaces.

50,212
NY Debt Collection Complaints
26,543
NY Mortgage Complaints
1,042,199
National Debt Collection Complaints

Top NY Debt Collection Issues

  1. 1. Attempts to collect debt not owed 19,773
  2. 2. Written notification about debt 10,490
  3. 3. False statements or representation 4,464
  4. 4. Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,438
  5. 5. Communication tactics 3,782

Data through 2026-03-25. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Showing 5,651–5,700 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Harriet Fischer Suspended, delinquent
James Fischer Suspended, delinquent
James H. Fischer Suspended, delinquent
Kelly Eugene Fischer Suspended, due to reregister
Keren Fischer Suspended, delinquent
Leonard Mark Fischer Suspended, delinquent
Leslie Veronica Fischer Suspended, delinquent
Anthony Thomas Fischetti Suspended, currently registered
Irene Fischetti Suspended, delinquent
Edward Samuel Fischman Suspended, delinquent
Joshua Bailey Fischman Suspended, delinquent
Stuart Martin Fischman Suspended, delinquent
Chantalle Nicole Rachel Fish Suspended, delinquent
Isabelle Genevieve Fish Suspended, delinquent
Nicholas S. Fish Suspended, delinquent
Kalman J. Fishbein Suspended, delinquent
Shirley Fishbeinhass Suspended, delinquent
Angelina Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Ann Meryl Fisher Suspended, currently registered
Deanna Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Douglas Allen Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Glenn Stuart Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Ivan S. Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Jacob Thomas Fisher Suspended, delinquent
James R. Fisher Suspended, currently registered
Kathleen M. Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Kenneth Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Laura Marie Fisher Suspended, currently registered
Maia Simone Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Marc Russell Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Meredith Ann Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Nancy E. Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Rachel Sue Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Tanya White Fisher Suspended, delinquent
Tara Fisher Suspended, delinquent
William Jonas Fishkin Suspended, delinquent
Alexander Samuel Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Barry Martin Fishman Suspended, currently registered
David Lawrence Fishman Suspended, due to reregister
Ilyse Nicole Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Jeffrey Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Lisa Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Neil S. Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Yale Martin Fishman Suspended, delinquent
Edmund Francis Fitterer Jr Suspended, delinquent
Barry Edward Fitzgerald Suspended, delinquent
Catherine Louise Fitzgerald Suspended, currently registered
Cecelia Micheala Fitzgerald Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Patrick Fitzgerald Suspended, delinquent
Jamie Johnson Fitzgerald Suspended, delinquent

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from public state bar records. Discipline status reflects the state bar's records at the time of data collection. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when an attorney is disbarred?

Disbarment is the most severe disciplinary action a state bar can take. A disbarred attorney has had their license to practice law permanently revoked, typically due to serious ethical violations, criminal conduct, or repeated misconduct. There are currently 2,178 disbarred attorneys in our records.

How many attorneys have discipline records?

PlainAttorney tracks 24,037 attorneys with discipline records, including 2,178 disbarred, 21,141 suspended, and 718 who resigned while facing discipline. This data comes from public state bar records.

Can a disbarred attorney practice law?

No. A disbarred attorney cannot legally practice law. In some states, a disbarred attorney may petition for reinstatement after a waiting period (typically 5-7 years), but reinstatement is not guaranteed and requires demonstrating rehabilitation and fitness to practice.

Where does this discipline data come from?

All discipline data is sourced from public state bar registration records. These are official records maintained by state bar associations and courts. Data is updated quarterly. For the most current status, consult the relevant state bar directly.