On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department granted Attorney Nancy E. Gauger’s application to resign from the New York bar for nondisciplinary reasons.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Nancy E. Gauger,” with case no. PM-242-25.

The Attorney Grievance Committee (AGC) for the Third Judicial Department, through Deputy Chief Attorney Monica A. Duffy and Alison M. Coan, did not oppose Gauger’s application. The court’s decision was based upon Gauger’s affidavit, sworn on September 12, 2025, and filed on September 18, 2025, along with the AGC’s correspondence dated October 24, 2025. The court determined that Gauger met the eligibility requirements for a nondisciplinary resignation.

As a result of the accepted resignation, Nancy E. Gauger’s name has been removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in the State of New York, effective immediately and until further order from the court, as per section 1240.22(b) of the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters.

Gauger is now prohibited from practicing law in any capacity within New York, whether as a principal, agent, clerk, or employee. She is also barred from appearing as legal counsel before any court, judge, justice, board, commission, or public authority, and from providing legal opinions or advice, or presenting herself as an attorney in the state.

Furthermore, the court has mandated that Nancy E. Gauger surrender any Attorney Secure Pass issued to her to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days of the decision date.

The Disposition states:

“It is ORDERED that Nancy E. Gauger’s application for permission to resign is granted and her nondisciplinary resignation is accepted; and it is further ORDERED that Nancy E. Gauger’s name is hereby stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law of the State of New York, effective immediately, and until further order of this Court.”

According to Martindale.com, Ms. Gauger acquired her law license in New York in 1985.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.