Opinion
D-117 September Term 2002
May 16, 2003
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 02-299, concluding that PATRICK M. CASEY of NORTHFIELD, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1987, and who thereafter was suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months by Order of this Court filed October 30, 2001, and who remains suspended at this time, should be suspended from practice for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.1(b) (pattern of neglect), and RPC 1.4(a) (failure to communicate with client);
And the Disciplinary Review Board having concluded that prior to reinstatement respondent should be required to submit proof of his fitness to practice law;
And the Court having ordered on October 30, 2001, that on reinstatement to practice, respondent should practice law under supervision;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that PATRICK M. CASEY is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; and it is further
ORDERED that prior to reinstatement to practice, respondent shall submit proof that he is fit to practice law as attested to by a mental health professional approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics, and shall obtain the approval of the Office of Attorney Ethics to his ongoing treatment plan' and it is further
ORDERED that prior to reinstatement, respondent shall submit proof that he has returned the sum of $2,000 to his client in the Ostroski matter as directed by the District I Fee Arbitration Committee; and it is further
ORDERED that on reinstatement, respondent shall practice under the supervision of a practicing attorney approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent continue to be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of his suspension and that he continue to comply with Rule 1:20-20; and it is further
ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent's file as an attorney at law of this State; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs incurred in the prosecution of this matter.