On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted Alicia Tess Newman’s motion for reinstatement as a retired attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York. The decision marks the end of a suspension that had been in place since January 30, 2017, due to Newman’s non-compliance with Judiciary Law Section 468-a.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Alicia Tess Newman,” with case no. 2025-02759.
According to court documents, Newman addressed the compliance issue on or about February 27, 2025, after the suspension order was issued.
The reinstatement motion was reviewed by a panel of justices led by Presiding Justice Peter H. Moulton. After due deliberation and examination of the submitted papers, the court determined that Newman had fulfilled the necessary requirements. The order officially reinstated Newman as a retired attorney, effective June 12, 2025.
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Newman is an attorney in New York, New York. She attended Brooklyn Law School. She acquired her law license in New York in 2011.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
