Grievance Committee Counsel Refers Complaints Against Two Attorneys—Cassisi And Aronow—For “Appropriate Action”

By Milton Allimadi  Photos: Above Frank Cassisi: Cassisilaw.com\Below Ashmeen Modikhan: Ashmeen Modikhan\Bottom Darren Aronow: Aronowlaw.com A lawyer who works with the New York State Grievance Committee, involved in reviewing complaints filed by a former client against two attorneys, has referred the cases “for appropriate action” to the office of the Chief Counsel, according to at least three people familiar with the matter.  The complaints by Ashmeen Modikhan against Frank J. Cassisi, who’s alleged to have filed multiple forged documents in two court proceedings, and, separately, against& Darren A. Aronow, who’s alleged to have steered her into a loan modification scheme, were referred for the “appropriate action” in a letter dated Sept. 26, 2024 to the Chief Counsel.& A spokesperson for the Grievance Committee wouldn’t comment on whether there would be any action taken against Cassisi and Aronow when contacted by Black Star News.& Cassisi didn’t respond to an e-mail message seeking comment; Brian Isaac, an attorney representing him in another matter involving Modikhan also didn’t respond.& Aronow also didn’t respond to an e-mail message seeking comment; Richard Artura, who represents Aronow in an alleged malpractice action in the bankruptcy court by Modikhan also didn’t respond.& Modikhan had complained to the...