Opinion
February 6, 2008.
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 07-240, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20-14(a)(4), GREGORY P. ARMO-TRADING of JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1995, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months based on discipline imposed in Florida that in New Jersey constitutes violations of RPC 1.15 (improper release of escrow funds), RPC 1.15(a) (negligent misappropriation of funds and commingling), RPC 1.15(d) (failure to abide by recordkeeping rule) and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with ethics authorities), and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that GREGORY P. ARMOTRADING is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; 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(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 Over-sight Committee for appropriate administrative costs and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.