Matter of Bartlett
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Court
- Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Other
- Disposition
- Granted
- Citation
- 2026 NY Slip Op 02588
Application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Summary
The Appellate Division, Fourth Department accepted an attorney’s application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons and ordered his name removed from the roll of attorneys. The court processed a petition by Cody Blake Bartlett seeking resignation that was not tied to any disciplinary proceeding. After reviewing the application, the court granted the request and removed Bartlett from the official list of licensed attorneys in New York State. No disciplinary finding was made against him in this decision.
Issues Decided
- Whether to accept an attorney's application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons
- Whether to remove the attorney's name from the roll of attorneys upon acceptance of such resignation
Court's Reasoning
The court accepted the resignation application because it was presented as a voluntary, non-disciplinary request and met the requirements for removal from the roll. Given the non-disciplinary nature of the application, there was no need for a disciplinary hearing or additional proceedings. The court therefore ordered removal of the attorney's name from the roll as the appropriate administrative action.
Parties
- Petitioner
- Cody Blake Bartlett
- Judge
- Curran, J.P.
- Judge
- Bannister
- Judge
- Montour
- Judge
- Greenwood
- Judge
- Hannah
Key Dates
- Decision date (opinion filed)
- 2026-04-20
- Decision date (printed)
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Confirm removal and update records
Bar administrators and court clerks should update the roll of attorneys and public directories to reflect the removal of the attorney's name.
- 2
If you are the attorney, consider licensing consequences
The attorney should consult counsel if he seeks future reinstatement or credentialing in another jurisdiction, because this resignation changes his licensing status.
- 3
For the public or clients
Clients seeking representation should verify whether the attorney remains authorized to practice; if not, they should engage a current licensee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court accepted the attorney's voluntary resignation for non-disciplinary reasons and removed his name from the roll of attorneys.
- Does this mean the attorney was disciplined?
- No. The resignation was non-disciplinary, and the court did not make any disciplinary finding in this decision.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects Cody Blake Bartlett by ending his status as a licensed attorney in New York; it also updates the official roll of attorneys used by courts and regulators.
- Can this decision be appealed?
- Such administrative orders are typically final actions by the Appellate Division; further review would be uncommon and depend on narrow procedural grounds.
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Full Filing Text
Matter of Bartlett - 2026 NY Slip Op 02588 Matter of Bartlett 2026 NY Slip Op 02588 April 24, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth Department MATTER OF CODY BLAKE BARTLETT, AN ATTORNEY, RESIGNOR. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on April 24, 2026 Present: Curran, J.P., Bannister, Montour, Greenwood, And Hannah, JJ. (Filed Apr. 20, 2026.) MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons accepted and name removed from roll of attorneys .