What did the court decide?

The court granted Papermaster's request to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons and removed him from the roll of attorneys effective immediately.

Who is affected by this decision?

Daniel Isaac Papermaster is affected: he is prohibited from practicing law in New York, appearing as an attorney, or giving legal advice there.

What must Papermaster do next?

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

Does this mean he was disciplined or admitted wrongdoing?

No; the resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons and the record reflects no imposed discipline in this decision.

Can this decision be changed later?

The resignation remains in effect until further order of the court; any future restoration would require a separate court proceeding.

Matter of Papermaster

Docket PM-87-26

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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 02717
Docket: PM-87-26

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

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department granted Daniel Isaac Papermaster's application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons and accepted his resignation. The court reviewed Papermaster's sworn affidavit and the Attorney Grievance Committee's non-opposition, determined he was eligible under the court rules, struck his name from the roll of attorneys, and ordered that he cease practicing law in New York and surrender any Attorney Secure Pass within 30 days. The resignation is effective immediately and remains until further court order.

Issues Decided

Whether the attorney was eligible to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons under 22 NYCRR § 1240.22
Whether the Attorney Grievance Committee's non-opposition supports acceptance of the nondisciplinary resignation

Court's Reasoning

The court relied on Papermaster's sworn affidavit and the AGC's correspondence indicating no opposition, and concluded he met the eligibility requirements for a nondisciplinary resignation under the applicable rules. Because the resignation was voluntary and not disciplinary, the court accepted it and imposed the standard consequences: removing his name from the roll, prohibiting practice in New York, and requiring surrender of his Attorney Secure Pass.

Authorities Cited

Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.22

Parties

Petitioner: Daniel Isaac Papermaster
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: 2026-03-24
Affidavit filed: 2026-03-25
AGC response correspondence: 2026-04-24
Decision entered: 2026-04-30

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 law practice activities in New York, including appearing before courts or offering legal advice in the state.
3
Consult counsel about future licensing
If you wish to practice again in New York or another jurisdiction, consult an attorney experienced in attorney discipline and reinstatement about eligibility and procedures for restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court granted Papermaster's request to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons and removed him from the roll of attorneys effective immediately.
Who is affected by this decision?: Daniel Isaac Papermaster is affected: he is prohibited from practicing law in New York, appearing as an attorney, or giving legal advice there.
What must Papermaster do next?: He must surrender any Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days and stop practicing law in New York.
Does this mean he was disciplined or admitted wrongdoing?: No; the resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons and the record reflects no imposed discipline in this decision.
Can this decision be changed later?: The resignation remains in effect until further order of the court; any future restoration would require a separate court proceeding.

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Full Filing Text

Matter of Papermaster - 2026 NY Slip Op 02717

Matter of Papermaster

2026 NY Slip Op 02717

April 30, 2026

Appellate Division, Third Department

In the Matter of Daniel Isaac Papermaster, an Attorney. (Attorney Registration No. 5068747)

Decided and Entered:April 30, 2026

PM-87-26

Calendar Date: April 27, 2026

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

Daniel Isaac Papermaster, Hartford, 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.

Daniel Isaac Papermaster was admitted to practice by this Court in 2012 and lists a business address in Hartford, Connecticut with the Office of Court Administration. Papermaster 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 Papermaster's application.

Upon reading Papermaster's affidavit sworn to March 24, 2026 and filed March 25, 2026, and upon reading the April 24, 2026 correspondence in response by the Deputy Chief Attorney for AGC, and having determined that Papermaster 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 Daniel Isaac Papermaster's application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further

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