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Manhattan Housing Court judge
Coverage of Manhattan Housing Court judge in the Nexus archive.
- Op-ed | Lawyers, judges, and the ethics of judicial complaints
A New York state Senator, acting as a practicing attorney, filed a judicial complaint against a Manhattan Housing Court judge, prompting recusal and debate over ethical obligations. Critics argue the action conflicts with his new role as Judiciary Committee chair, but the article contends attorneys must prioritize client interests under professional conduct rules.