Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Wilson)

<div>Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Wilson) - 2026 NY Slip Op 02191

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<nav> <ol> <li>Home</li> <li>All Court Decisions</li> <li>Decisions</li> </ol> </nav> <div> <div> <h1>Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Wilson)</h1> <p>2026 NY Slip Op 02191</p> <p>April 9, 2026</p> <p>Appellate Division, Third Department</p> <p>Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431.</p> <p>This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.</p> </div> <div> <p>In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Petitioner; Jacob Hardie Wilson, Respondent. (Attorney Registration No. 4716700.)</p> </div> <p>Decided and Entered:April 9, 2026</p> <p>PM-63-26</p> <p>Calendar Date: March 23, 2026</p> <p>Before: Garry, P.J., Pritzker, Ceresia, Mackey And Ryba, JJ., Concur. </p> <div> <p>Monica A. Duffy, Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Albany (Alison M. Coan of counsel), for Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department.</p> <p>Jacob Hardie Wilson, Toronto, Canada, respondent pro se.</p> </div> <span>[*1]</span> <p>Motion by respondent for an order reinstating him to the practice of law following his suspension by September 2022 order of this Court (<i>Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a</i>, 208 AD3d 1421, 1444 [3d Dept 2022]; <i>see</i> Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16; Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16).</p> <p>Upon reading respondent's notice of motion and affidavit with exhibits sworn to January 8, 2026, and the March 16, 2026 responsive correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, and having determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (2) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, and (3) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law (<i>see</i> Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16 [a]), we grant his application. Notwithstanding his satisfaction of the substantive requirements for reinstatement, we direct respondent to (1) demonstrate his completion of six continuing legal education credits in the areas of Skills and/or Law Practice Management (see Rules of App Div, All Depts [22 NYCRR] § 1500.2 [d], [e]) that specifically relate to the practice of law in New York (see Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16 [c] [5] [i]); and (2) provide proof of his compliance with this condition to both this Court and the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department within 60 days of this Court's order. Accordingly, it is<i></i></p> <p>ORDERED that respondent's motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further</p> <p>ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately, subject to the conditions set forth in this decision.</p> <p>Garry, P.J., Pritzker, Ceresia, Mackey and Ryba, JJ., concur.</p> </div>

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