On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department denied a motion for reinstatement to the practice of law by attorney Jesse Seongwon Harper. Harper had been suspended from practicing law following a September 2024 court order. The original suspension stemmed from a matter of attorneys in violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jesse Seongwon Harper,” with case number PM-49-26.
The decision follows a review of Harper’s motion, an affidavit sworn to on November 7, 2025, and responsive correspondence dated February 19, 2026, from the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department. The court determined that Harper did not provide clear and convincing evidence of his compliance with the court’s rules and the initial suspension order.
The court also found that Harper did not demonstrate the requisite character and fitness necessary for reinstatement, according to Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters [22 NYCRR] §§ 1240.13 [d] and 1240.16 [a].
The original suspension stemmed from a matter of attorneys in violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a. Monica A. Duffy, with Alison M. Coan of counsel, represented the Attorney Grievance Committee. Harper, whose attorney registration number is 4901104, represented himself pro se and is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
