ยง 487. Misconduct by attorneys. An attorney or counselor who:
1. Is guilty of any deceit or collusion, or consents to any deceit or
collusion, with intent to deceive the court or any party; or,
2. Wilfully delays his client's suit with a view to his own gain; or,
wilfully receives any money or allowance for or on account of any money
which he has not laid out, or becomes answerable for,
Is guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition to the punishment
prescribed therefor by the penal law, he forfeits to the party injured
treble damages, to be recovered in a civil action.
Structure New York Laws
Article 15 - Attorneys and Counsellors
460 - Examination and Admission of Attorneys.
460-B - Applications for Special Arrangements.
461 - Compensation of State Board of Law Examiners; Appointment and Compensation of Employees.
462 - Annual Account by State Board of Law Examiners.
463 - Times and Places of Examinations.
464 - Certification by State Board of Successful Candidates.
466 - Attorney's Oath of Office.
467 - Registration of Attorneys.
468 - Official Registration of Attorneys to Be Kept by the Chief Administrator of the Courts.
468-A - Biennial Registration of Attorneys.
468-B - Clients' Security Fund of the State of New York.
469 - Continuance Where Attorney Is Member of Legislature.
470 - Attorneys Having Offices in This State May Reside in Adjoining State.
472 - Attorney Who Is Surrogate's Parent or Child Prohibited From Practicing Berfore Him.
473 - Constables, Coroners, Criers and Attendants Prohibited From Practicing During Term of Office.
474 - Compensation of Attorney or Counsellor.
474-B - Attorney Retainer Statements.
475 - Attorney's Lien in Action, Special or Other Proceeding.
476 - Action Against Attorney for Lending His Name in Suits and Against Person Using Name.
476-A - Action for Unlawful Practice of the Law.
476-B - Injunction to Restrain Defendant From Unlawful Practice of the Law.
476-C - Investigation by the Attorney-General.
477 - Settlement of Actions for Personal Injury.
478 - Practicing or Appearing as Attorney-at-Law Without Being Admitted and Registered.
479 - Soliciting Business on Behalf of an Attorney.
480 - Entering Hospital to Negotiate Settlement or Obtain Release or Statement.
483 - Signs Advertising Services as Attorney at Law.
484 - None but Attorneys to Practice in the State.
485 - Violation of Certain Preceding Sections a Misdemeanor.
485-A - Violation of Certain Sections a Class E Felony.
486 - Practice of Law by Attorney Who Has Been Disbarred, Suspended, or Convicted of a Felony.
487 - Misconduct by Attorneys.
488 - Buying Demands on Which to Bring an Action.
489 - Purchase of Claims by Corporations or Collection Agencies.
491 - Sharing of Compensation by Attorneys Prohibited.
492 - Use of Attorney's Name by Another.
494 - Attorneys May Defend Themselves.
495 - Corporations and Voluntary Associations Not to Practice Law.