The New York attorney grievance process begins when a complaint is filed with a regional Attorney Grievance Committee. The Committee may request a written response and conduct a preliminary review.
If the matter is not dismissed, it may proceed to a formal investigation. In more serious cases, disciplinary charges may be filed and heard before a referee or disciplinary panel.
Possible outcomes include dismissal, private discipline, public censure, suspension, or disbarment, depending on the findings and severity of the allegations.
