Under Judiciary Law § 487, an attorney who is guilty of any deceit or collusion, or who consents to any deceit or collusion, with the intent to deceive the court or any party, is liable to the injured party for treble damages. A claim of a statutory violation requires an allegation of an intent to deceive, whereas a legal malpractice claim is based on negligent conduct.
Aristakesian v. Ballon Stoll Bader & Nadler, P.C., NY Slip Op 07084 (2d Dep't October 24, 2018)
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