Friedland v. 601 West 149th Street, Inc.

There is no authority for entering a judgment pursuant to section 475 of the Judiciary Law. Respondents’ contention that this is not a proceeding under this section is without merit, No suggestion is made that any other proceeding short of suit exists which was available to the outgoing attorneys. The remedy was available to the attorney Freiberger only as he was the only one who appeared in the action. This is not particularly significant as he would be entitled to be compensated for the work done by another attorney associated with him and working under his direction. The services performed…