What did the court decide?

The court accepted Mishkin's nondisciplinary resignation, removed him from the New York roll of attorneys, and barred him from practicing or holding himself out as a lawyer in New York.

Was this resignation because of misconduct?

No. The resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons and the Attorney Grievance Committee did not oppose the application.

Who is affected by this decision?

Jeremy David Mishkin is affected directly; he may no longer practice law or present himself as an attorney in New York. Clients in New York should seek other counsel.

What must Mishkin do now?

He must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days and must cease practicing or holding himself out as a lawyer in New York.

Can this decision be challenged or reversed?

The decision is an acceptance of a voluntary nondisciplinary resignation by the court; any challenge would require a motion to the court, but the opinion does not describe further appeal rights.

Matter of Mishkin

Docket PM-86-26

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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 02716
Docket: PM-86-26

Application for permission to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters § 1240.22(a).

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department granted Jeremy David Mishkin's request to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. The court reviewed Mishkin's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's letter, found him eligible under the rules governing attorney disciplinary matters, and accepted his resignation. The court struck his name from the roll of attorneys, prohibited him from practicing or holding himself out as an attorney in New York, and ordered him to surrender any Attorney Secure Pass within 30 days. The resignation is effective immediately.

Issues Decided

Whether Mishkin was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR § 1240.22(a).
Whether the court should accept and effectuate the nondisciplinary resignation and strike Mishkin from the roll of attorneys.

Court's Reasoning

The court reviewed Mishkin's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's response and determined he met the eligibility requirements for a nondisciplinary resignation under the court's rules. Because the AGC did not oppose the application and the requisite procedures were satisfied, the court accepted the resignation, struck his name from the roll, and imposed standard prohibitions and administrative steps (e.g., surrender of secure pass).

Authorities Cited

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Parties

Appellant: Jeremy David Mishkin
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: 2026-03-16
Affidavit filed: 2026-04-02
AGC correspondence: 2026-04-24
Decision entered: 2026-04-30

What You Should Do Next

1
Surrender Attorney Secure Pass
Within 30 days, Mishkin must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration as ordered by the court.
2
Stop practicing in New York
Mishkin should immediately cease all law practice and refrain from holding himself out as an attorney in New York in any form.
3
Notify clients and transition matters
If Mishkin has New York clients or pending matters, he should arrange for transfer of files and notice to clients or counsel consistent with professional obligations and the court's order.
4
Consult counsel if seeking reinstatement
If Mishkin later seeks reinstatement or has questions about the consequences, he should consult counsel experienced in attorney disciplinary rules and reinstatement procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court accepted Mishkin's nondisciplinary resignation, removed him from the New York roll of attorneys, and barred him from practicing or holding himself out as a lawyer in New York.
Was this resignation because of misconduct?: No. The resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons and the Attorney Grievance Committee did not oppose the application.
Who is affected by this decision?: Jeremy David Mishkin is affected directly; he may no longer practice law or present himself as an attorney in New York. Clients in New York should seek other counsel.
What must Mishkin do now?: He must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days and must cease practicing or holding himself out as a lawyer in New York.
Can this decision be challenged or reversed?: The decision is an acceptance of a voluntary nondisciplinary resignation by the court; any challenge would require a motion to the court, but the opinion does not describe further appeal rights.

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Full Filing Text

Matter of Mishkin - 2026 NY Slip Op 02716

Matter of Mishkin

2026 NY Slip Op 02716

April 30, 2026

Appellate Division, Third Department

In the Matter of Jeremy David Mishkin, an Attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 5028626)

Decided and Entered:April 30, 2026

PM-86-26

Calendar Date: April 27, 2026

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

Jeremy David Mishkin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.

Jeremy David Mishkin was admitted to practice by this Court in 2012 and lists a business address in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the Office of Court Administration. Mishkin 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 Mishkin's application.

Upon reading Mishkin's affidavit sworn to March 16, 2026 and filed April 2, 2026, and upon reading the April 24, 2026 correspondence in response by the Deputy Chief Attorney for AGC, and having determined that Mishkin is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, we grant his application and accept his resignation.

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

ORDERED that Jeremy David Mishkin's application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further

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