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.
Top NY Debt Collection Issues
- 1. Attempts to collect debt not owed 19,773
- 2. Written notification about debt 10,490
- 3. False statements or representation 4,464
- 4. Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,438
- 5. Communication tactics 3,782
Data through 2026-03-25. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Showing 251–300 of 718 resigned for discipline
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Richard A. Gwynn Jr | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| David Samuel Haberman | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Paul Evan Haberman | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Louis Haddad | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Benjamin Hager | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Steven D. Hamburg | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| M Helene Hamlin | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Jerard Steven Hankin | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Michael V. Hanrahan | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Alan Jay Harris | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Kendrick Demond Harris | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Robert T. Hartmann | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Thomas G. Hasemann | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| John J. Hayden | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Erin Elizabeth Hayes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Pamela Denise Hayes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Mark Jay Heller | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| James John Hennessey Jr | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| John H. Hersh | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Gregory Xavier Hesterberg | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Terence P. Higginson | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Stephen Richard Hill | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Robert Howard Hirsch | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Edwin Harry Hochberg | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Ralph Hochstein | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| David Ronald Hock | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Douglas Roy Hoffmann | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| William J. Holden | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Jacqueline Kate Hollander | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Steve Emil Hollatz | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Andrew Robert Holman Iii | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Carl E. Holsberger | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Howard Bruce Hornstein | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Frank Thomas Housh | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Richard Arlen Howard | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Robert Matthew Howard | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Dawn Marie Hughes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Thomas Porter Hughes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Donald Edward Humphrey | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Marsha A. Hunt | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Amin Khalil Hussain-El | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Kevin Charles Hymes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Douglas James Hynes | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| John Nicholas Iannuzzi | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Allan Arnold Jacobs | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Andrew Mitchell Jacobs | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Sylvain Rene Jakabovics | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Saul Jakubowitz | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| David Robert Jampol | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Janice Lorraine Jessup | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
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.