On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted the reinstatement of Joseph Meyer Kaplan as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York. Kaplan had been suspended from practicing law since November 17, 2022, due to noncompliance with Judiciary Law Section 468-a.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Joseph Meyer Kaplan,” with case no. 2025-02736.
The court’s decision followed Kaplan’s motion for reinstatement, which was reviewed by a panel of justices including Presiding Justice Peter H. Moulton, along with Justices Barbara R. Kapnick, Saliann Scarpulla, Julio Rodriguez III, and Llinét M. Rosado.
The court determined that Kaplan had resolved the issues leading to his suspension by complying with Judiciary Law Section 468-a on or about February 21, 2024, and May 3, 2025. After careful consideration of the motion and related documents, the court approved Kaplan’s reinstatement, effective immediately.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Kaplan is an attorney in New York, New York. He acquired his law license in New York in 2005.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
