On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department granted a motion to disbar attorney Terrance J. Dougherty.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Terrance J. Dougherty,” with case no. 2025-11873.
The decision comes in light of Dougherty’s guilty plea to multiple felony charges, including 13 counts of grand larceny in the second degree and one count of scheme to defraud in the first degree. These offenses were related to thefts impacting 30 victims over a period from March 2021 to November 2024, with total restitution ordered amounting to $1,721,600.
The Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District initiated the motion to remove Dougherty from the state bar following his felony conviction on September 8, 2025. Under Judiciary Law § 90(4)(a), Dougherty’s conviction automatically resulted in his disbarment, confirming that he had ceased to be an attorney. The court subsequently ruled to officially strike his name from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, reflecting this automatic disbarment.
In addition to the disbarment, the court ordered Dougherty to comply with regulations governing disbarred attorneys. This includes prohibitions against practicing law and representing himself as an attorney in any capacity moving forward. Furthermore, any secure passes issued to him by the Office of Court Administration must be returned immediately.
The Disposition states:
“It is ORDERED that the Grievance Committee’s motion to strike the name of the respondent, Terrance J. Dougherty, admitted as Terrance Joseph Dougherty, from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law, pursuant to Judiciary Law 90(4)(b), is granted.”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Dougherty was a real estate attorney in Floral Park, New York. He attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, graduating in 2016. He acquired his law license in New York in 2017.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
