What did the court decide?

The court accepted Conti-Bediner's nondisciplinary resignation from the New York bar and struck her name from the roll of attorneys effective immediately.

Who does this affect?

This applies to Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner and means she may no longer practice law or hold herself out as an attorney in New York.

What practical steps must she take now?

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

Can this decision be appealed?

The decision is an order of the Appellate Division; any challenge would require following applicable appellate or court rule procedures, but the document does not describe or invite an appeal.

Matter of Conti-Bediner

Docket PM-82-26

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Filed: Apr 30, 2026 · yesterday
Jurisdiction: New York
Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Type: Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Affirmed
Citation: 2026 NY Slip Op 02712
Docket: PM-82-26

Application for permission to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department granted Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner's application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. The court reviewed her sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's statement that it did not oppose the resignation, determined she was eligible under the court rules, accepted her resignation, and struck her name from the roll of attorneys effective immediately. The court also enjoined her from practicing or holding herself out as an attorney in New York and ordered surrender of any Attorney Secure Pass within 30 days.

Issues Decided

Whether the attorney is eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR § 1240.22).
Whether the Attorney Grievance Committee's lack of opposition supports acceptance of a nondisciplinary resignation.

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on the attorney's sworn affidavit and the AGC's statement that it did not oppose the resignation to determine eligibility under the governing resignation rule. Because the required procedural showing under 22 NYCRR § 1240.22 was satisfied and no disciplinary impediment was identified, the court accepted the nondisciplinary resignation, struck the attorney's name from the roll, and imposed standard administrative restrictions and return of court credentials.

Authorities Cited

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Parties

Petitioner: Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner
Respondent: Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department
Judge: Pritzker, J.P.
Judge: Ceresia, J.
Judge: McShan, J.
Judge: Powers, J.
Judge: Ryba, J.

Key Dates

Affidavit sworn: 2026-02-19
Affidavit filed: 2026-03-09
AGC correspondence: 2026-04-23
Decision entered: 2026-04-30

What You Should Do Next

1
Surrender Court Credentials
Within 30 days, surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration as ordered by the court.
2
Cease Practice in New York
Immediately stop practicing law, appearing as counsel, or holding yourself out as an attorney in New York in any capacity.
3
Consult Counsel if Uncertain
If you believe disciplinary issues remain or wish to challenge the resignation, consult an attorney experienced in attorney disciplinary matters about possible options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court accepted Conti-Bediner's nondisciplinary resignation from the New York bar and struck her name from the roll of attorneys effective immediately.
Who does this affect?: This applies to Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner and means she may no longer practice law or hold herself out as an attorney in New York.
What practical steps must she take now?: She must stop practicing law in New York and surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days.
Can this decision be appealed?: The decision is an order of the Appellate Division; any challenge would require following applicable appellate or court rule procedures, but the document does not describe or invite an appeal.

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Full Filing Text

Matter of Conti-Bediner - 2026 NY Slip Op 02712

Matter of Conti-Bediner

2026 NY Slip Op 02712

April 30, 2026

Appellate Division, Third Department

In the Matter of Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner, an Attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 4164000)

Decided and Entered:April 30, 2026

PM-82-26

Calendar Date: April 27, 2026

Before: Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, Mcshan, Powers And Ryba, JJ.

Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner, Roseland, 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.

Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner was admitted to practice by this Court in 2003 and lists a business address in Livingston, New Jersey with the Office of Court Administration. Conti-Bediner 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 Conti-Bediner's application.

Upon reading Conti-Bediner's affidavit sworn to February 19, 2026 and filed March 9, 2026, and upon reading the April 23, 2026 correspondence in response by the Deputy Chief Attorney for AGC, and having determined that Conti-Bediner is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, we grant her application and accept her resignation.

Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, McShan, Powers and Ryba, JJ., concur.

ORDERED that Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner's application for permission to resign is granted and her nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further

ORDERED that Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner'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 Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner 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 Conti-Bediner 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 herself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law in this State; and it is further

ORDERED that Jennifer T. Conti-Bediner shall, within 30 days of the date of this decision, surrender to the Office of Court Administration any Attorney Secure Pass issued to her.