Opinion
06-29-2017
In the MATTER OF Alexander J. GUREVICH, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 040041988)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 16–070, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20–14, ALEXANDER J. GUREVICH of GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1988, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period eighteen months based on discipline imposed in the State of New York for unethical conduct that in New Jersey constitutes violations of RPC 1.8(a)(1) and (3) (improper business transaction with client), RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that ALEXANDER J. GUREVICH is suspended from the practice of law for a period of eighteen months, effective July 31, 2017, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20–20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is furtherORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20–20(c), respondent's failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule 1:20–20(b)(15) may (1) preclude the Disciplinary Review Board from considering respondent's petition for reinstatement for a period of up to six months from the date respondent files proof of compliance; (2) be found to constitute a violation of RPC 8.1(b) and RPC 8.4(d) ; and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10–2; and it is furtherORDERED 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 and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20–17.