Attorney Dana J. Beyer Disciplined in NY After Connecticut Misconduct

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department censured attorney Dana J. Beyer following disciplinary action in Connecticut. The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department (AGC) moved for disciplinary action in New York based on Beyer’s misconduct in Connecticut. Beyer consented to the imposition of a censure or reprimand.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Dana J. Beyer,” with case number PM-213-25.

The Connecticut Superior Court for the Judicial District of Waterbury had previously reprimanded Beyer in April 2024, resulting in his permanent retirement from legal practice in that state. The discipline stemmed from stipulated facts that Beyer failed to keep a client’s funds separate from his own and did not promptly deliver funds to which the client was entitled, violating the Connecticut Rules of Professional Conduct.

The misconduct arose from Beyer’s representation of a husband and wife in a personal injury case related to an automobile accident, where they received settlements. Beyer agreed to hold $2,000 of the settlement funds due to the husband’s Supplemental Security Income status, despite not maintaining an IOLTA account. Although Beyer informed the husband in January 2023 that no liens existed on the funds, he did not remit the funds until approximately one month later.

The New York court, in its decision, noted that Beyer had waived his right to raise affirmative defenses by conceding to the imposition of discipline. While the court acknowledged it was not obligated to impose the same sanction as Connecticut, it considered aggravating and mitigating factors. The AGC highlighted Beyer’s failure to timely report his suspension to the New York court and his personal use of client funds.

However, the court also recognized mitigating factors, including that the misconduct involved only one client over a short period, Beyer was transparent with the client, the funds were remitted before a disciplinary complaint was filed, Beyer cooperated with the disciplinary proceedings, and he had no prior disciplinary history in either state.

The order states:

“ORDERED that the motion of the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department is granted; and it is further ORDERED that respondent is censured.”

According to Avvo, Mr. Beyer is a personal injury lawyer in Wells, NY. He acquired his law license in New York in 1990.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.