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Foley Griffin, LLP Since 1997, Foley Griffin, LLP has been the leading law firm in Nassau County. Call (888) 966-8480 to speak with a personal injury lawyer. John’s University.

Whether you have been arrested in New York or were injured in a car accident, trust Foley Griffin, LLP. Their Nassau County criminal defense and personal injury attorneys have over 50 years of collective experience. As former New York prosecutors, they understand how the opposition thinks and works. They utilize this insight into building strong cases on behalf of their clients. They carefully investigate the situation, so that no detail goes unnoticed. They passionately advocate for their clients’ rights. The East Meadow criminal defense attorneys at Foley Griffin, LLP are active participants in the legal community. They know their trade so well, they serve as adjunct professors at St. As Academy of Law members, they also educate their colleagues. Because of their commitment to clients and upholding the truth, their Nassau County personal injury lawyers were given a 10.0 superb rating on Avvo. If you need strong legal defense, call (888) 966-8480 for a consultation today.

09/04/2026

What happens when an attorney is arrested in New York?

The arrest itself generally does not have to be reported to the Grievance Committee. However, if an attorney is convicted of a crime or pleads guilty to a crime, reporting requirements can come into play.

Depending on the offense, the matter may be handled at the Grievance Committee level. If the crime is determined to be a felony or serious crime, the attorney may face an immediate suspension request followed by a disciplinary proceeding.

New York attorneys facing criminal charges should consider both the criminal consequences and the potential impact on their law license.

Tom Foley represents attorneys facing disciplinary matters involving criminal convictions in New York State.

09/04/2026

New York attorneys should be able to answer two basic questions about their escrow account: How much money is in the account, and whose money is it?

Both answers should come directly from your records.

Escrow account mismanagement is one of the most common attorney ethics problems. If your records do not clearly show the current escrow balance and which client or third party owns each portion of those funds, address the problem immediately.

That may mean reconciling the account yourself or working with an accountant or bookkeeper. The important thing is to fix incomplete or inaccurate escrow records before they develop into a larger New York attorney disciplinary issue.

09/03/2026

Do you need an attorney to apply for admission to the New York State Bar?

Probably not in most cases. However, certain answers on the New York bar admission application can raise character and fitness issues that may be worth discussing with an attorney before submitting your application.

The application asks about matters such as whether you have ever been denied admission to a school and whether you have been placed on probation, dropped, suspended, expelled, or otherwise subjected to school discipline.

Applicants with academic or disciplinary history should pay particular attention to these questions. Full and accurate disclosure is an important part of the New York character and fitness review process, and applicants may want to consult an attorney familiar with New York bar admissions about how to properly disclose and explain the circumstances.

08/21/2026

What rules should you follow when taking the New York State Bar Exam?

Bar applicants should pay close attention to the New York State Board of Law Examiners’ testing rules because even conduct that seems minor can create serious problems during the admission process.

That includes bringing prohibited items such as a cell phone into the exam, continuing to write after time has been called, or looking at another applicant’s exam materials. Exam misconduct can trigger charges, investigations, and potential character and fitness issues that may affect bar admission.

The safest approach is simple: know the exam rules before test day, stop immediately when instructed, and avoid anything that could be interpreted as cheating or misconduct.

08/21/2026

What is reciprocal discipline for a New York attorney who has already been disciplined in another state?

Reciprocal discipline can apply when a lawyer is admitted in New York and another jurisdiction, and that other jurisdiction imposes professional discipline. New York may then begin its own proceeding and impose the same or comparable sanction.

In a recent First Department matter involving an attorney who had been disbarred in Georgia, New York also imposed disbarment through the reciprocal discipline process.

The available defenses are narrow and can include lack of notice or due process, insufficient proof of misconduct in the original proceeding, or a showing that the conduct disciplined elsewhere would not constitute attorney misconduct in New York.

For attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions, discipline in one state can create serious consequences for every other jurisdiction where they are admitted.

07/14/2026

Receiving notice that you've been scheduled for a Character and Fitness hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you weren't expecting it.

A hearing doesn't necessarily determine the outcome by itself, but it is an important opportunity to address the committee's questions and present information that supports your application.

Like any legal proceeding, preparation matters. Understanding what issues may be discussed and how to present your information clearly can make a significant difference.

In this video, Tom Foley explains what a Character and Fitness hearing is and why applicants should take the process seriously.

07/14/2026

A retainer agreement does more than outline fees. It sets expectations for both the attorney and the client from the very beginning.

Many disputes don't arise because an attorney failed to do their job. They arise because the client and attorney had different understandings of what the representation actually included.

Taking the time to clearly define the scope of representation, responsibilities, and expectations can help prevent misunderstandings before they become grievances.

In this video, Tom Foley discusses why a carefully drafted retainer agreement is one of the most important risk management tools an attorney can have.

07/14/2026

Many attorneys assume that once they're suspended, their legal career is over. Others believe they simply wait out the suspension and automatically return to practice.

The truth is that reinstatement is its own legal process, and the burden is on the attorney to demonstrate to the court that they're ready to practice again.

Preparing a strong reinstatement application often involves much more than completing the suspension period. Organization, documentation, and demonstrating compliance can all play an important role.

In this video, Tom Foley explains how reinstatement works and why it's important to understand the process before filing an application.

07/14/2026

Trying to speed through the New York Law Course to save time? It could end up costing you far more than a few extra minutes.

The Board of Law Examiners monitors course completion, and speeding up the required videos can trigger an investigation. In some cases, your results could be voided, and you may have to explain what happened during the Character and Fitness process.

If you’re working toward admission to the New York Bar, it’s simply not worth the risk.

Watch this video to learn why completing the New York Law Course exactly as intended is the safest approach.

06/16/2026

Want to get the attention of a grievance committee?

Here are three surprisingly common ways attorneys end up on their radar:

• Bouncing a trust account or business check
• Failing to communicate with clients or return files when representation ends
• Engaging in a conflict of interest

Most grievance matters start with a complaint from someone who feels ignored, mistreated, or harmed by an attorney's actions.

A few preventable mistakes can quickly become disciplinary issues.

What do you think is the most common reason attorneys hear from a grievance committee?

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