Opinion
D-159-20
05-03-2022
In the Matter of David Richard Cubby, Jr., An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 027222011)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 20-304, concluding that David Richard Cubby, Jr., of Waldwick, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2011, and who has been temporarily suspended from the practice of law since July 27, 2021, by Order of this Court, should be censured for violating RPC 3.2 (failure to treat all person involved in the legal process with courtesy and consideration), RPC 3.5 (c)(conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal), RPC 8.2(a)(statement made with reckless disregard for the truth or falsity thereof concerning the qualifications of a judge), RPC 8.1(b)(failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities based on respondent's failure to file a proper answer to the formal ethics complaint), and RPC 8.4(d)(conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice), and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that David Richard Cubby, Jr., is hereby censured; and it is further 1
ORDERED that respondent shall enroll in and complete within sixty days after the filing date of this Order a course in anger management approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics; and it is further
ORDERED that David Richard Cubby, Jr., remain temporarily suspended from practice pursuant to the Order of the Court filed July 27, 2021; and it is further
ORDERED that prior to his reinstatement to practice, respondent shall demonstrate his fitness to practice law, as attested to by a mental health professional approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics, and complete a course in anger management, as required by the Orders of the Court; 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. 2