Therefore, you should make your complaint or inquiry known to the grievance committee which covers the county in which the attorney’s office is located. New York and Bronx Counties: Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Department 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 (212) 401-0800. Kings, Queens and Richmond Counties:
The Attorney Disciplinary Committee for the Eastern District of New York is comprised of: Hon. Ann M. Donnelly, Chair; Hon. Nina Gershon; Hon. Joan M. Azrack; Hon. Brian M. Cogan; Hon. Kiyo A. Matsumoto; Hon. Eric R. Komitee; Written communications to the Committee should be directed to this address: The Attorney Disciplinary Committee
Attorney Grievance Committee 286 Washington Avenue Extension Suite 200 Albany, New York 12203 (518) 285-8350; Fourth Judicial Department Attorney Grievance Committees. Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga & Oswego Counties Grievance Committee for the Fifth Judicial District Syracuse Square 224 Harrison Street, Suite 408 Syracuse, NY 13202-3066
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