On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department reinstated Carmen Zengotita Follis as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the State of New York. This decision comes after Follis had been suspended from practicing law due to non-compliance with Judiciary Law §468-a since November 20, 2013.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Carmen Zengotita Follis,” with case no. 2025-01546.
The court’s prior order mandated her suspension until further notice, contingent upon her compliance with the relevant legal requirements. Following her suspension, Follis took steps to address the issues that led to her disciplinary action. According to court documents, she demonstrated compliance with Judiciary Law §468-a around February 17, 2024. This compliance was a critical factor in her motion for reinstatement.
The court’s decision to grant her reinstatement was made after careful consideration of the motion and the submitted documentation. The order signifies that Follis is now eligible to resume her legal practice in New York, effective immediately.
The ruling was issued by a panel comprising Justice Peter H. Moulton, Justice Presiding, along with Justices Barbara R. Kapnick, Saliann Scarpulla, Julio Rodriguez III, and Llinét M. Rosado.
According to the filing, Ms. Follis acquired her law license in New York in 1996.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
