On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, reinstated attorney Suzann Leigh Beckett following a motion for reinstatement after her suspension in January 2014. This decision came after a thorough review of Beckett’s compliance with the court’s suspension order and the relevant disciplinary rules.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Suzann Leigh Beckett,” with case number PM-175-25.
The motion for reinstatement was presented by Beckett, with support from her legal counsel, David A. Lewis Law PLLC, based in New York City. In her application, Beckett submitted several affidavits and supporting documents, demonstrating her adherence to the court’s requirements since her suspension. The court found that Beckett met the necessary standards outlined in the Rules of the Appellate Division, Third Department, particularly the criteria concerning character and fitness to practice law.
The court’s deliberation took into account evidence indicating that Beckett had fulfilled all obligations related to her suspension and exhibited the requisite qualifications to resume her legal practice. The Justices—Garry, Pritzker, Ceresia, McShan, and Powers—concurred with the decision to grant the motion, emphasizing that reinstatement aligns with the public interest.
Effective immediately, Beckett is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law.
According to Avvo, Ms. Beckett is an estate planning lawyer in Greenwich, CT. She acquired her law license in New York in 1988.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
