The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has accepted the resignation of attorney Armand Joseph Volta Jr. The court ruled on June 25, 2026, that Volta's application to resign for nondisciplinary reasons was granted, effective immediately. This decision affects Volta, who has practiced law since 2000, and it highlights the procedures for attorneys wishing to leave the profession without facing disciplinary action.

Volta, who is based in Catonsville, Maryland, filed his resignation application with the court, which the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department did not oppose. The court's ruling means that Volta is no longer authorized to practice law in New York, and he must comply with several requirements following his resignation.

Background

The case, known as Matter of Volta, was filed under docket number PM-133-26. Armand Joseph Volta Jr. was admitted to the New York bar in 2000 and has maintained a business address in Catonsville, Maryland. The resignation process began when Volta sought to leave the bar for nondisciplinary reasons, which is permitted under the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters.

The Attorney Grievance Committee (AGC) for the Third Judicial Department reviewed Volta's application and determined that it did not oppose his request. This lack of opposition indicates that there were no ongoing disciplinary issues or complaints against Volta that would prevent his resignation.

The Ruling

The court, led by a panel of judges including Clark, J.P., Ceresia, McShan, Mackey, and Ryba, made a unanimous decision to accept Volta's resignation. The court stated, "Upon reading Volta's affidavit sworn to April 28, 2026... and having determined that Volta is eligible to resign for nondisciplinary reasons, we grant his application and accept his resignation." This ruling effectively removes Volta from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in New York.

In its order, the court also emphasized that Volta is prohibited from practicing law in any capacity in New York. It stated, "Volta is hereby forbidden to appear as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, judge, justice, board, commission or other public authority." This directive ensures that Volta cannot engage in any legal practice or offer legal advice in the state.

Impact

The acceptance of Volta's resignation has significant implications for him and the legal community in New York. For Volta, it marks the end of his legal career in the state, and he must now adhere to the court's orders regarding his practice of law. This decision serves as a reminder to other attorneys about the process of resigning from the bar, particularly for those who may wish to leave for reasons not related to misconduct.

Furthermore, the ruling reinforces the importance of the Attorney Grievance Committee's role in reviewing resignation applications. The committee's lack of opposition to Volta's resignation indicates a cooperative approach to managing attorney conduct and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession in New York.

What's Next

Details were not available in the court filing regarding whether Volta plans to appeal this decision or if he has any related cases pending. However, as his resignation was accepted for nondisciplinary reasons, it is unlikely that there will be further legal action concerning this matter.