On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department issued a ruling disbarring attorney Michael Gimenez Diaz. The decision came after the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District instituted a disciplinary proceeding against Diaz, citing violations of professional conduct rules due to his failure to satisfy an arbitration award.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Michael Gimenez Diaz,” with case no. 2024-02508.
The court’s opinion noted that Diaz had been served with a notice of petition and a verified petition on March 2024, but failed to respond within the mandated 20-day period. Despite the Grievance Committee’s efforts, including serving motion papers on April 23, 2024, Diaz did not submit an answer or seek an extension.
As a result of his default in responding, the court granted the Grievance Committee’s motion to deem the charges established. The ruling mandated the immediate disbarment of Diaz, resulting in his name being officially removed from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law.
Additionally, the court ordered Diaz to comply with regulations about disbarred attorneys, which include ceasing all legal practice and returning any secure passes issued by the Office of Court Administration. The court emphasized that Diaz must refrain from representing himself as an attorney in any capacity.
The Disposition states:
“Accordingly, the Grievance Committee’s motion to deem the charges in the petition dated March 19, 2024, established is granted, the charges in the petition are deemed established, and, effective immediately, the respondent is disbarred and his name is stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Diaz was a lawyer in Copiague, New York. He attended the Hofstra University School of Law. He acquired his law license in New York in 2000.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
