Professional Standards in Albany, NY is overseen by the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department, led by Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry as Presiding Justice and Robert D. Mayberger as Clerk of the Court. The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department is responsible for reviewing complaints of professional misconduct involving attorneys, with a focus on protecting the public, upholding the legal profession's honor and integrity, and deterring misconduct.
Comprised of twenty-one volunteer members, including lawyers and non-lawyers appointed by the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, the Committee has jurisdiction over attorneys within the Third Judicial Department and those admitted in the department but located outside New York State or the United States. Their work involves assessing complaints, issuing advisements or admonitions, and conducting formal disciplinary proceedings when necessary to maintain professional standards within the legal community.
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