Opinion
D-9 September Term 2022 087503
05-30-2023
In the MATTER OF Darryl M. SAUNDERS, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 003841990)
ORDER The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 22-092, concluding that Darryl M. Saunders of Trenton, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1990, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since April 2, 2020 by Order of the Court filed March 3, 2020, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six-months for violating RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.16(d) (failure to refund the unearned portion of the fee upon termination of representation), RPC 8.4(b) (committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer), and RPC 8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Darryl M. Saunders is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, effective June 19, 2023; and it is further
ORDERED that Darryl M. Saunders remain suspended from the practice of law pursuant to the Orders of the Court filed March 3, 2020 and, April 22, 2021, 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 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 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.