NY · rules
22 NYCRR 1220.1
Referral to mediation
The Grievance Committee or the Office of Chief Counsel ("disciplinary office") may refer attorney-client disputes to mediation pursuant to this Part when it determines, upon receipt of a complaint relating to an attorney's conduct, that mediation may be an appropriate alternative method of resolving the dispute. Disputes involving the following matters shall not be eligible for mediation:
(a) escrow violations;
(b) allegations of criminal conduct;
(c) a pattern of similar misconduct or behavior (existing over a reasonable period of time);
(d) allegations of abuse of alcohol or drugs or of physical or mental impairment.
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- law.cornell.edu
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- 2026-09-17
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- 2026-09-17
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