On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department granted Kenneth B. Weckstein’s request to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons. Weckstein submitted his resignation application, which the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department did not oppose.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Kenneth B. Weckstein,” with case no. PM-229-24.
In his affidavit, filed on September 16, 2024, Weckstein indicated his intent to step down from the practice of law. The court reviewed his submission along with a response from the Deputy Chief Attorney for the Committee and deemed Weckstein eligible for resignation. Following the ruling, the court officially struck his name from the roll of attorneys in New York, effective immediately.
The order also mandates that Weckstein refrain from practicing law in any capacity within the state and prohibits him from representing himself as an attorney. Additionally, he is required to return any Attorney Secure Pass issued to him within 30 days.
The Disposition states:
“ORDERED that Kenneth B. Weckstein’s application for permission to resign is granted and his nondisciplinary resignation is accepted.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Weckstein is a venture capital attorney in Washington, District of Columbia. He acquired his law license in New York in 1988.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
