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 12,551–12,600 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
James Dickson Mckenzie Suspended, currently registered
Marc Orrin Mckenzie Suspended, delinquent
Michael John Mckeon Suspended, delinquent
Bridget Barbara Mckinley Suspended, delinquent
Phoebe Berrien Mckinnell Suspended, delinquent
Diarra D. Mckinney Suspended, delinquent
James B. Mckinney Suspended, delinquent
Jamie-Lou Mckinney Suspended, delinquent
Thomas Aston Mckinney Suspended, delinquent
Alexander Kitchell Mckinnon Suspended, delinquent
Marc Aaron Mckithen Suspended, delinquent
Morris Mckoy Suspended, currently registered
Bruce Mclanahan Suspended, due to reregister
Neil Alistair Mclaughlin Suspended, delinquent
Paul Christopher Mclaughlin Suspended, delinquent
Robert F. Mclaughlin Suspended, delinquent
Sean Patrick Mclaughlin Suspended, delinquent
Timothy P. Mclaughlin Suspended, delinquent
Naomi Kathleen Mclaurin Suspended, delinquent
Alison Mclean Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Matthew Mclean Suspended, delinquent
Anne-Marie St John Mclean Suspended, delinquent
Mora Lynn Mclean Suspended, delinquent
Judith Ann Mclellan Suspended, delinquent
Richard E. Mclenithan Suspended, currently registered
Matthew Graham Lewis Mcleod Suspended, delinquent
Karenann Mcloughlin Suspended, delinquent
Bethany Louise Mclure Suspended, delinquent
Catherine Driscoll Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
Cormac Francis Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
James J. Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
Kristin Dodge Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
Megan Elizabeth Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
Patrick Joseph Mcmahon Suspended, delinquent
Richard F. Mcmahon Iii Suspended, delinquent
Annmarie Mcmanus Suspended, delinquent
Eugenie Marie Mcmanus Suspended, currently registered
Kevin P. Mcmanus Suspended, delinquent
Thomas Eugene Mcmanus Suspended, delinquent
Alice Fyfe Mcmath Suspended, delinquent
David Grant Mcmillin Suspended, delinquent
William James Mcmorris Jr Suspended, delinquent
Claudia Groene Mcmullin Suspended, delinquent
Lauren Botte Mcmurry Suspended, delinquent
James Brody Mcmurtry Suspended, due to reregister
Kate D. Mcmurtry Suspended, delinquent
Joyce Alexander Mcnagny Suspended, due to reregister
Eben O. Mcnair Suspended, delinquent
John Michael Mcnally Suspended, delinquent
Keith Mcnally 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.