N.Y. Judiciary Law § 487: Misconduct by attorneys

§ 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.