Matter of Quinn
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- Filed
- 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 02591
- Docket
- &mdash
Application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons submitted to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Summary
The Appellate Division, Fourth Department accepted attorney Margaret M. Quinn's application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons and ordered her name removed from the roll of attorneys. The court treated the filing as a voluntary, non-punitive resignation rather than the result of formal disciplinary proceedings and therefore approved removal without imposing sanctions. The decision is administrative: it grants the requested relief and updates the official roster of admitted attorneys accordingly.
Issues Decided
- Whether the court should accept an attorney's application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons
- Whether acceptance of the resignation warrants removal of the attorney's name from the roll without imposing discipline
Court's Reasoning
The court treated the resignation as voluntary and not stemming from disciplinary proceedings, so accepting it served the administrative purpose of maintaining the roll of attorneys. Because there was no disciplinary finding or public sanction implicated, removal from the roll was appropriate without further punitive measures. The court exercised its authority to effect the change in admissions status consistent with precedent and administrative practice.
Parties
- Resignor
- Margaret M. Quinn
- Judge
- Curran
- Judge
- Bannister
- Judge
- Montour
- Judge
- Greenwood
- Judge
- Hannah
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-24
- Filed
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
For the resignor (Margaret M. Quinn)
If she intends to resume practice in the future, consult counsel about readmission procedures and any steps required by the court to seek reinstatement.
- 2
For former clients
Confirm whether alternative counsel is needed and take steps to secure files or arrange transitional assistance from Quinn or her firm.
- 3
For courts and opposing counsel
Update records and stop accepting filings under Quinn's bar status; verify representation and service addresses for any pending matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court accepted Margaret M. Quinn's voluntary resignation for non-disciplinary reasons and removed her name from the roll of attorneys.
- Does this mean she was disciplined?
- No; the resignation was accepted for non-disciplinary reasons, and the court did not impose any public discipline or sanctions.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Primarily Margaret M. Quinn, whose admission status is changed; clients and courts should note she is no longer authorized to practice in this jurisdiction.
- Can this decision be appealed?
- Decisions of the Appellate Division about attorney admissions are administrative and typically final; any appeal would be unusual and would require separate legal grounds.
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Full Filing Text
Matter of Quinn - 2026 NY Slip Op 02591 Matter of Quinn 2026 NY Slip Op 02591 April 24, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth Department MATTER OF MARGARET M. QUINN, AN ATTORNEY, RESIGNOR. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on April 24, 2026 — Present: Curran, J.P., Bannister, Montour, Greenwood, And Hannah, JJ. (Filed Apr. 21, 2026.) MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Application to resign for non-disciplinary reasons accepted and name removed from roll of attorneys .