Former Judge Richard Cole of Williamsville, NY; slacker, loser

The state of New York provided Richard W. Cole with a law license in 1980 after he graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo School of Law.

The Grievance Committee of the 8^th Judicial District found Dick guilty of engaging in the following misconduct.

• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to adequately respond to a client’s reasonable requests for information
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Engaged in conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness as a lawyer
• Failed to provide the client itemized billing statements at least every 60 days
• Failed to comply with New York Statute requiring itemization of legal fees be provided to client in a timely manner
• Dick’s lack of diligence resulted in negative financial implications for the client, including a loss of certain income tax deductions or real property tax rebates

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on a panel of the 8^th Judicial Department punished Dick by gifting him with a complimentary censure.

As we speak (ca. July 2023), Dick practices his so-called brand of law with the Law Office of Richard W. Cole at 16 Beresford Court in Williamsville, New York.