Opinion
2014-05-16
In the Matter of Joseph C. LANE, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 931211992).
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 13–264, concluding on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20–4(f) (default by respondent), that JOSEPH C. LANE of MANASQUAN, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1992, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.15(a) (failure to safeguard funds), RPC 1.15(b) (failure to promptly deliver funds to a client or third person), and RPC 1.7(a)(2) (concurrent conflict of interest), and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that JOSEPH C. LANE is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months, effective June 13, 2014, 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 further
ORDERED 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 consideringrespondent'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(c); and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10–2; 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 and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20–17.