On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department suspended attorney Karamvir Dahiya from practicing law for three months.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Karamvir Dahiya,” with case no. 2022-02650.
The suspension stems from misconduct involving six separate legal matters over a 13-year period. The Attorney Grievance Committee had brought formal charges accusing Dahiya of disregarding court orders, engaging in frivolous litigation, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Some of the charges involved inconsistencies in filings related to legal fees in a 2010 bankruptcy case. Dahiya was also found to have disregarded court orders and filed late responses without permission in two other bankruptcy matters. In another case, the attorney made unsubstantiated attacks against a bankruptcy trustee, which a court called “out of line.”
Further charges were related to Dahiya representing a corporate client and individual despite a court ruling that an automatic bankruptcy stay did not apply. He repeatedly argued the stay applied without appealing. When asked to confirm his authority to represent the clients, Dahiya moved to withdraw from the case.
While Dahiya had no prior discipline and does significant pro bono work, the court noted a lack of remorse and apologies as aggravating factors. His behavior was part of a persistent pattern over 13 years. The three-month suspension was deemed appropriate compared to past cases involving disrespectful conduct towards the courts.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Dahiya is a bankruptcy & debt attorney in New York, New York. He attended the St. John’s University School of Law. He acquired his law license in New York in 1999.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
