In addition to a civil legal malpractice lawsuit, in cases of fraud or theft, the attorney can be reported to the State Bar or criminally prosecuted. The state bar may impose disciplinary sanctions, such as fines or disbarment.
The pins show approximate locations. Uptown comprises two different neighborhoods, Inwood and Washington Heights, which are at the northern most tip of Manhattan. Washington Heights extends from 145th street to 200th street and Inwood ranges from 200th street to 220th street.
From the East Side of Manhattan. take the 4, 5 or 6 subway line uptown to 86 th Street. This will let you off at Lexington Avenue. You can then walk up 3 blocks to Fifth Avenue and over to 83 rd Street.