Opinion
D-120-21
11-29-2022
In the Matter of Barry J. Beran, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No.019301980)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 22-006, recommending the disbarment of Barry J. Beran, formerly of Cherry Hill, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1980, and who has been suspended from practice since April 10, 2020, for unethical conduct in violation of RPC 1.1 (a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), and RPC 1.4 (b) (failure to communicate with client);
And Barry J. Beran having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent's unethical conduct is an indeterminate suspension pursuant to Rule 1:20-15A (a) (2), with the suspension to be consecutive to the previous terms of suspension imposed;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Barry J. Beran is hereby suspended from the practice of law for an indeterminate period pursuant to Rule 1:20-15 A (a) (2), effective September 25, 2026, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent shall remain suspended from practice pursuant to the prior Orders of this Court and respondent shall not petition for reinstatement to practice for a period of five years following the effective date of the indeterminate suspension; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent shall continue to be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and shall continue to comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; 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.