Matter of Wurah
Docket PM-78-26
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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 02498
- Docket
- PM-78-26
Motion for reinstatement to the practice of law following suspension by this Court's September 2024 order.
Summary
The Appellate Division, Third Department granted Attorney Amanda Wurah's motion to be reinstated to the practice of law after a suspension imposed in September 2024. The court found by clear and convincing evidence that Wurah had complied with the suspension order and court rules, demonstrated the requisite character and fitness, and that reinstatement served the public interest. Based on those findings and the applicable reinstatement rule, the court ordered that Wurah is reinstated effective immediately.
Issues Decided
- Whether the suspended attorney complied with the suspension order and court rules governing reinstatement.
- Whether the attorney demonstrated the requisite character and fitness to resume practice.
- Whether reinstatement would be in the public interest under the court's reinstatement rules.
Court's Reasoning
The court applied the reinstatement standard set forth in the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters, finding by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent complied with the suspension and applicable court rules. The court concluded the respondent demonstrated sufficient character and fitness to practice law. Because those findings satisfied the rule's requirements and reinstatement would serve the public interest, the court granted the motion and ordered immediate reinstatement.
Authorities Cited
- Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters22 NYCRR § 1240.16
- Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department22 NYCRR § 806.16
- Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a230 AD3d 1498 (3d Dept 2024)
Parties
- Petitioner
- Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department
- Respondent
- Amanda Wurah
- Judge
- Clark, J.P.
- Attorney
- Monica A. Duffy
- Attorney
- Alison M. Coan
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-23
- Calendar date
- 2026-04-13
- Affidavit sworn
- 2026-03-04
- Committee correspondence
- 2026-04-07
- Original suspension order
- 2024-09-01
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Resume practice in New York
Respondent may immediately resume practicing as an attorney and should ensure compliance with any remaining administrative requirements, such as registration or fee obligations.
- 2
Notify clients and courts
If applicable, the attorney should notify current and former clients, and courts where matters are pending, of her reinstatement and update filings to reflect active status.
- 3
Maintain compliance with disciplinary rules
Continue to comply with the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters and any conditions imposed by the court to avoid future discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The Appellate Division granted Amanda Wurah's motion and reinstated her to the practice of law effective immediately.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Amanda Wurah is directly affected; clients, courts, and opposing parties may now recognize her as a licensed attorney in New York.
- Why was she reinstated?
- The court found by clear and convincing evidence she complied with the suspension and court rules, demonstrated the necessary character and fitness, and that reinstatement served the public interest.
- Can this decision be challenged?
- Reinstatement orders by the Appellate Division are final in disciplinary matters; further challenge would be limited and uncommon.
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Full Filing Text
Matter of Wurah - 2026 NY Slip Op 02498 Matter of Wurah 2026 NY Slip Op 02498 April 23, 2026 Appellate Division, Third Department In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, Petitioner; Amanda Wurah, Respondent. (Attorney Registration No. 5619457) Decided and Entered:April 23, 2026 PM-78-26 Calendar Date: April 13, 2026 Before: Clark, J.P., Ceresia, Fisher, Powers And Corcoran, JJ., Concur. 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. Amanda Wurah, Toronto, Canada, respondent pro se. Motion by respondent for an order reinstating her to the practice of law following her suspension by September 2024 order of this Court ( Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a , 230 AD3d 1498, 1521 [3d Dept 2024]; see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16; Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.16). Upon reading respondent's notice of motion and affidavit with exhibits sworn to March 4, 2026 and the April 7, 2026 responsive correspondence from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department, and having determined, by clear and convincing evidence, that (1) respondent has complied with the order of suspension and the rules of this Court, (2) respondent has the requisite character and fitness to practice law, and (3) it would be in the public interest to reinstate respondent to the practice of law ( see Rules for Atty Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] § 1240.16 [a]), it is ORDERED that respondent's motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately. Clark, J.P., Ceresia, Fisher, Powers and Corcoran, JJ., concur.