On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department reinstated attorney Robert Alton Fullerton to practice law in the state.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Robert Alton Fullerton,” with case no. 2024-05701.
Fullerton was suspended from practicing law on March 17, 2020, for failing to comply with Judiciary Law Section 468-a.
Fullerton later filed a motion seeking reinstatement once he came into compliance with Section 468-a. In its ruling, the court noted that Fullerton provided documentation showing he had complied on or about September 4, 2024.
By granting Fullerton’s reinstatement motion, the court ruled that the attorney is again eligible to practice law in New York.
The Disposition states:
“It is ordered that the motion is granted and petitioner is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York, effective the date hereof.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Fullerton is an attorney in New York, New York. He acquired his law license in New York in 1996.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
