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 22,701–22,750 of 23,910 all discipline records

Name Status
Eliezer S. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Elizabeth R. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Evan Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Gregory A. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Howard Jesse Weiss Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Howard Stephen Weiss Disbarred
Jeffrey Gordon Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Fisher Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Amy Weiss Suspended, currently registered
Jerry Alan Weiss Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Jessica M. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Jody M. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Lois Tishkoff Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Marcus Lee Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Megan Tinsworth Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Melissa Mary Weiss Suspended, currently registered
Michael Sean Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Michael S. Weiss Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Nina E. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Paul Martin Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Robert M. Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Robyn Ellen Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Robyn Lori Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Steven Lawrence Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Todd Michael Weiss Suspended, delinquent
Robert S. Weissbrot Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Harris Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Carol Ann Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Eric David Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Mark D. Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Matthew Weissman Disbarred
Michael Adam Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Stephanie Nicole Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Steven Jay Weissman Suspended, delinquent
Lawrence Alan Weissmann Suspended, currently registered
Mark Weissmann Disbarred
Richard A. Weissmann Suspended, delinquent
Jonathan Irving Weisstub Suspended, delinquent
Ingrid Weisz Suspended, delinquent
Adam C. Weitz Suspended, delinquent
Jared Michael Weitz Suspended, delinquent
Michael C. Weitz Disbarred
Wendy Michelle Weitz Suspended, delinquent
Marc Weitzen Suspended, delinquent
Stephen Allan Weitzman Suspended, delinquent
Leif Weizman Suspended, delinquent
Harriet Margaret Welch Suspended, delinquent
Januarius Kim Welch Disbarred
John Francis Welch Suspended, delinquent
John J. Welch 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.