What did the court decide?

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

Was Keller disciplined or punished in this decision?

No—this was a nondisciplinary resignation accepted by the court, not a disciplinary sanction arising from a finding of misconduct.

Who is affected by the decision?

Robin Keller is affected: he is no longer authorized to practice law or represent himself as an attorney in New York; clients and courts in New York may no longer accept him as counsel.

What must Keller do next?

Keller must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days of the decision.

Can this decision be appealed?

The court's order is dispositive of the resignation; further relief typically would require filing a motion or petition to recall or modify the order with the court that issued it.

Matter of Keller

Docket PM-81-26

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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: Granted
Citation: 2026 NY Slip Op 02711
Docket: PM-81-26

Application for permission to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters.

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department granted Robin Plummer Keller's application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under the court's attorney discipline rules. The court reviewed Keller's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's response, found Keller eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, accepted the resignation, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, enjoined him from practicing or holding himself out as an attorney in New York, and ordered 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 22 NYCRR § 1240.22.
Whether the court should accept the nondisciplinary resignation and strike the attorney's name from the roll.

Court's Reasoning

The court examined Keller's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's correspondence and determined Keller met the requirements for a nondisciplinary resignation under the applicable rules. Because the AGC did not oppose the application and the documentary record supported eligibility, the court accepted the resignation, removed Keller from the roll, and imposed the standard prohibitions on practicing law and holding out as an attorney. The court also ordered routine administrative steps such as surrendering any secure pass.

Authorities Cited

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Parties

Petitioner: Robin Plummer Keller
Respondent: Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department
Judge: Pritzker, J.P.
Judge: Ceresia, J.
Judge: Fisher, J.
Judge: McShan, J.
Judge: Corcoran, J.

Key Dates

Affidavit sworn: 2026-03-03
Affidavit filed: 2026-03-05
AGC response correspondence: 2026-04-23
Decision entered: 2026-04-30

What You Should Do Next

1
Surrender Attorney Secure Pass
Within 30 days of the decision, Keller must deliver any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration as ordered.
2
Cease practicing in New York
Keller must immediately stop practicing law or holding himself out as an attorney in New York in any capacity.
3
Consult counsel if seeking reinstatement
If Keller later wishes to resume practice in New York, he should consult counsel about the process and requirements for reinstatement or reapplication to the bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court accepted Robin Keller's nondisciplinary resignation from the New York bar, removed his name from the roll of attorneys, and prohibited him from practicing or holding himself out as an attorney in New York.
Was Keller disciplined or punished in this decision?: No—this was a nondisciplinary resignation accepted by the court, not a disciplinary sanction arising from a finding of misconduct.
Who is affected by the decision?: Robin Keller is affected: he is no longer authorized to practice law or represent himself as an attorney in New York; clients and courts in New York may no longer accept him as counsel.
What must Keller do next?: Keller must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days of the decision.
Can this decision be appealed?: The court's order is dispositive of the resignation; further relief typically would require filing a motion or petition to recall or modify the order with the court that issued it.

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Full Filing Text

Matter of Keller - 2026 NY Slip Op 02711

Matter of Keller

2026 NY Slip Op 02711

April 30, 2026

Appellate Division, Third Department

In the Matter of Robin Plummer Keller, an Attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 4027678)

Decided and Entered:April 30, 2026

PM-81-26

Calendar Date: April 27, 2026

Before: Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, Fisher, Mcshan And Corcoran, JJ.

Robin Plummer Keller, Norwalk, Connecticut, 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.

Robin Plummer Keller was admitted to practice by this Court in 2002 and lists a business address in Norwalk, Connecticut with the Office of Court Administration. Keller 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 Keller's application.

Upon reading Keller's affidavit sworn to March 3, 2026, and filed March 5, 2026, and upon reading the April 23, 2026 correspondence in response by the Deputy Chief Attorney for AGC, and having determined that Keller is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, we grant his application and accept his resignation.

Pritzker, J.P., Ceresia, Fisher, McShan and Corcoran, JJ., concur.

ORDERED that Robin Plummer Keller's application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further

ORDERED that Robin Plummer Keller'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 Robin Plummer Keller 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 Keller 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 Robin Plummer Keller shall, within 30 days of the date of this decision, surrender to the Office of Court Administration any Attorney Secure Pass issued to him.