Association Seeks Action in 2016-17 State Budget The State of New York, not county governments, should assume responsibility for providing adequate funding for the constitutionally-mandated legal services to poor people who are accused of crimes, says the New York State Bar Association. “More than 50 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have … Continued

David P. Miranda, president of the New York State Bar Association, today issued the following statement: “It is critical to the functioning of the Supreme Court that the vacancy resulting from the death of Justice Antonin Scalia be filled promptly, after due consideration, in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. “A compelling argument for the need … Continued

Power of attorney forms—that New Yorkers rely on to protect their financial and legal interests should they become medically incapacitated—are “too complex and prone to improper execution,” according to the New York State Bar Association. The State Bar Association proposes legislative changes to the existing New York power of attorney law, simplifying the forms and … Continued

The New York State Bar Association, saying that too many individuals who are released from prison, jail or a youthful offender facility end up returning, proposes a broad range of policy changes aimed at reducing recidivism by better preparing individuals for their return to the community. The Association, in a recent report, also calls for … Continued

“The New York State Bar Association is pleased that Governor Andrew Cuomo today appointed 10 justices to fill vacancies on the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court. “These positions are critically important to the functioning of the courts, the lawyers, businesses and individuals appearing before those courts, and the people of the state of … Continued

The New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement on Resolution 105, which was approved with an amendment by the American Bar Association House of Delegates.  “We are pleased that the ABA, in adopting regulatory objectives for legal service providers, has included a provision reaffirming its opposition to nonlawyer … Continued

New York State Bar Association today urged the state Senate to confirm Michael J. Garcia as an associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. “Mr. Garcia possesses strong skills that we believe will serve him well as an associate judge,” said Vincent E. Doyle, past president of the State Bar Association, who … Continued

David P. Miranda addresses Nation’s Bar Association Presidents in San Diego Speaking at the plenary session of the National Council of Bar Presidents meeting in San Diego on Saturday, New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda said the legal profession and organized bar must find ways to resolve the unmet legal needs of the … Continued

The New York State Bar Association strongly urges the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association to reject a resolution on provision of legal services by nonlawyers, because “we cannot lose sight of the core values of our profession and our commitment to the ethical standards that define our profession.” During its meeting in San Diego next … Continued