On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted a motion by the Attorney Grievance Committee (AGC) to immediately suspend attorney Karla S. George from practicing law in New York, pending further court orders. The suspension stems from George’s failure to cooperate with an ongoing AGC investigation into allegations of misconduct.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Karla S. George,” with case no. 2024-05180.
George faced scrutiny following a complaint filed by her uncle on September 18, 2023. The complaint alleged that George misappropriated approximately $275,000 while serving as executor of her uncle’s late mother’s estate. The AGC initiated contact with George in December 2023, requesting a written response to the complaint within 20 days, sent to her registered email address. George did not respond. Subsequent attempts by the AGC to reach her, including emails and letters sent in January and April 2024 to her registered business and home addresses, also went unanswered. A signed receipt confirmed delivery of the April 2024 letter, but no response followed.
In June and July 2024, further emails were sent to addresses associated with George, and an attempt to serve a judicial subpoena at her registered home address failed after an individual reported she no longer lived there, despite DMV records confirming the address. In September 2024, the AGC moved for George’s interim suspension due to her lack of cooperation. George opposed the motion, claiming she was unaware of the AGC’s requests and submitted a response on December 12, 2024. However, the AGC found her response deficient, as it did not address the misappropriation allegations or include requested bank records.
On February 10, 2025, the Court denied the motion for suspension without prejudice, allowing renewal if the respondent fails to adequately respond to the AGC’s investigation within 30 days of receiving a copy of the order and notice of entry. Although the respondent was served with the order and notice, no response was submitted. Therefore, the AGC renewed its motion for an interim suspension order against the respondent under 22 NYCRR 1240.9(a)(3).
The court’s ruling cited George’s “shocking disregard” for the judicial system, justifying the suspension under 22 NYCRR 1240.9(a)(3). George is prohibited from practicing law, appearing in court, or providing legal advice. She must comply with the rules for suspended attorneys and return any secure court pass.
The Disposition states:
“Wherefore, it is Ordered that the motion by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the First Judicial Department for immediate suspension, pursuant to 22 NYCRR is granted, and respondent, Karla S. George, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of New York effective immediately, and until further order of this Court.”
According to Avvo.com, Ms. George is a child custody attorney in New York, New York. She acquired her law license in New York in 2011.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
