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 1,251–1,300 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Carly Rebecca Bellis Suspended, due to reregister
Nancy Karen Bellis Suspended, delinquent
Cindy A. Bellusci Suspended, currently registered
John Alexander Bellwin Suspended, delinquent
Leah F. Belsky Suspended, delinquent
Louise Polikoff Belsky Suspended, delinquent
Alejandro Beltran Suspended, delinquent
Ilsa Beltran Suspended, delinquent
Diane Phyllis Beltz-Jacobson Suspended, delinquent
Ryan William Belville Suspended, delinquent
Jaime Cantor Ben Suspended, delinquent
Michael Ben Suspended, delinquent
Jeremy Daniel Ben-Ami Suspended, delinquent
Arik Ben-Ezra Suspended, currently registered
Nurit Ben-Harav Suspended, delinquent
Ronit Tali Ben-Hur Suspended, delinquent
Tamar Ben-Porath Suspended, delinquent
Caterina Antonietta Benanti Suspended, delinquent
Ellen Friedman Bender Suspended, delinquent
Michael David Bender Suspended, delinquent
Orith Bender Suspended, currently registered
Eliahu Haim Bendor Suspended, delinquent
Stephen David Benedek Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Therese Benedetto Suspended, delinquent
Marcello Alfredo Benedetto Suspended, delinquent
Nicole Amadori Benedetto Suspended, delinquent
Heather Marie Benedict Suspended, delinquent
Miranda Benedict Suspended, delinquent
Thane Benedict Iv Suspended, delinquent
Amy Roberta Benenson Suspended, delinquent
Marcus Benes Suspended, delinquent
Susan Ann Benesch Suspended, delinquent
Dominique Marie Benet Suspended, delinquent
Robert John Benfatto Suspended, delinquent
Robin Roth Bengochea Suspended, delinquent
Francisco U. Bengzon Suspended, delinquent
Annabel Benhaim De Camaret Suspended, delinquent
Howard Alan Benick Suspended, delinquent
Robert G. Benisch Suspended, delinquent
Thomas James Benison Suspended, delinquent
Wilfredo Benitez Suspended, delinquent
Ari Howard Benjamin Suspended, delinquent
Katharine Renee Benjamin Suspended, delinquent
Louis H. Benjamin Suspended, delinquent
Nicolas H. Benjamin Suspended, delinquent
Arlen Siu Benjamin-Gomez Suspended, delinquent
Julia Benke Suspended, delinquent
Ambrose W. Benkert Jr Suspended, delinquent
Mathilde V. Benmoha Suspended, delinquent
Amy Beth Bennett 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.