On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted the motion for reinstatement of Elizabeth Nygaard as a retired attorney. This decision follows a prior order issued on November 10, 2009, which suspended Nygaard due to non-compliance with Judiciary Law §468-a.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Elizabeth Nygaard,” with case no. 2025-04225.
Nygaard had her license revoked after failing to meet the requirements stipulated under the law. Recent developments revealed that Nygaard complied with the necessary legal requirements on or about June 11, 2025. This compliance prompted her to file a motion seeking reinstatement as a retired attorney and counselor-at-law in the state of New York.
After reviewing the submitted documentation and deliberating on the matter, the court concluded that her motion should be granted.
The reinstatement is effective immediately as of the court’s decision on August 28, 2025, allowing Nygaard to resume her legal practice in a retired capacity.
According to the filing, Ms. Nygaard acquired her law license in New York in 1995.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
