What did the court decide?

The court accepted Lawrence Brody's nondisciplinary resignation from the New York bar, removed him from the roll of attorneys, and prohibited him from practicing or holding himself out as an attorney in New York.

Who is affected by this decision?

Lawrence Brody is affected personally; members of the public in New York are affected because he may no longer provide legal services or identify himself as an attorney in the state.

What must Brody do now?

Brody must stop practicing law in New York immediately and surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days.

Was this resignation disciplinary?

No. The resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons after the court found Brody eligible under the applicable rules and the Attorney Grievance Committee did not oppose it.

Can this decision be appealed?

Because the Appellate Division entered the order accepting the resignation and striking Brody from the roll, further review would be unusual; anyone seeking review should consult counsel promptly about available remedies.

Matter of Brody

Docket PM-74-26

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Filed: Apr 16, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
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 02325
Docket: PM-74-26

Application for permission to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR § 1240.22(a) reviewed by the Appellate Division, Third Department

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department, granted Lawrence Martin Brody's application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons and accepted his resignation. The court reviewed Brody's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's lack of opposition, found him eligible under the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters, and struck his name from the roll of attorneys effective immediately. The court ordered that Brody cease practicing law in New York, forbade him from holding himself out as an attorney, and required surrender of any Attorney Secure Pass within 30 days.

Issues Decided

Whether the attorney was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR § 1240.22).
Whether the court should accept the attorney's nondisciplinary resignation and strike his name from the roll of attorneys.

Court's Reasoning

The court reviewed Brody's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's correspondence indicating no opposition. Applying the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters, the court determined Brody met the eligibility criteria for nondisciplinary resignation. Because the requirements were satisfied and the AGC did not object, the court accepted the resignation and ordered removal from the roll and related restrictions.

Authorities Cited

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Parties

Petitioner: Lawrence Martin Brody
Respondent: Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department
Judge: Garry, P.J.
Judge: Clark, J.
Judge: Fisher, J.
Judge: Mackey, J.
Judge: Ryba, J.

Key Dates

Affidavit sworn: 2026-02-10
Affidavit filed: 2026-02-13
AGC correspondence: 2026-04-07
Decision entered: 2026-04-16

What You Should Do Next

1
Surrender Attorney Secure Pass
Within 30 days of the decision date, deliver any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration as ordered by the court.
2
Cease practicing in New York
Immediately stop all legal representation, advice, or appearances in New York and avoid holding yourself out as an attorney in the state.
3
Consult counsel if you seek relief
If Brody wishes to challenge the order or later seek reinstatement, he should consult an attorney experienced in bar admission and disciplinary matters about possible procedures and timetables.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court accepted Lawrence Brody's nondisciplinary resignation from the New York bar, removed him from the roll of attorneys, and prohibited him from practicing or holding himself out as an attorney in New York.
Who is affected by this decision?: Lawrence Brody is affected personally; members of the public in New York are affected because he may no longer provide legal services or identify himself as an attorney in the state.
What must Brody do now?: Brody must stop practicing law in New York immediately and surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days.
Was this resignation disciplinary?: No. The resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons after the court found Brody eligible under the applicable rules and the Attorney Grievance Committee did not oppose it.
Can this decision be appealed?: Because the Appellate Division entered the order accepting the resignation and striking Brody from the roll, further review would be unusual; anyone seeking review should consult counsel promptly about available remedies.

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Full Filing Text

Matter of Brody - 2026 NY Slip Op 02325

Matter of Brody

2026 NY Slip Op 02325

April 16, 2026

Appellate Division, Third Department

In the Matter of Lawrence Martin Brody, an Attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 4749883.)

Decided and Entered:April 16, 2026

PM-74-26

Calendar Date: April 13, 2026

Before: Garry, P.J., Clark, Fisher, Mackey And Ryba, JJ.

Lawrence Martin Brody, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, pro se.

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.

Per Curiam.

Lawrence Martin Brody was admitted to practice by this Court in 2009 and lists a business address in Tinton Falls, New Jersey with the Office of Court Administration. Brody now seeks leave to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons (
see
Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.22 [a]). The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department (hereinafter AGC) advises that it does not oppose Brody's application.

Upon reading Brody's affidavit sworn to February 10, 2026, and filed February 13, 2026, and upon reading the April 7, 2026 correspondence in response by the Deputy Chief Attorney for AGC, and having determined that Brody is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, we grant his application and accept his resignation.

Garry, P.J., Clark, Fisher, Mackey and Ryba, JJ., concur.

ORDERED that Lawrence Martin Brody's application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further

ORDERED that Lawrence Martin Brody's name is hereby stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law of the State of New York, effective immediately, and until further order of this Court (
see generally
Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.22 [b]); and it is further

ORDERED that Lawrence Martin Brody is commanded to desist and refrain from the practice of law in any form in the State of New York, either as principal or as agent, clerk or employee of another; and Brody is hereby forbidden to appear as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, judge, justice, board, commission or other public authority, or to give to another an opinion as to the law or its application, or any advice in relation thereto, or to hold himself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law in this State; and it is further

ORDERED that Lawrence Martin Brody shall, within 30 days of the date of this decision, surrender to the Office of Court Administration any Attorney Secure Pass issued to him.