Opinion
089521
09-24-2024
In the MATTER OF John J. COLLINS An Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 017662004)
446 ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 23-280, recommending that John J. Collins of Jersey City, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2005, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 1.15(a) (commingling), RPC 1.15(d) (failing to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of Rule 1:21-6), RPC 5.5(a)(1) (practicing law while suspended), RPC 8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(d) (engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
447And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that John J. Collins is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until further order of the Court, effective October 24, 2024; 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.