Opinion
07-21-2015
In the Matter of Joseph Anthony FERRIERO, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 014191982).
ORDER This matter having been duly presented to the Court by the Office of Attorney Ethics pursuant to Rule 1:20–13(b)(1) (automatic temporary suspension), seeking an Order of immediate temporary suspension from practice of JOSEPH ANTHONY FERRIERO of HACKENSACK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1982;And JOSEPH ANTHONY FERRIERO having been determined to be guilty of racketeering, violations of the Travel Act, and wire fraud, after a jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey;
And the Court having considered the submissions of the Office of Attorney Ethics and of respondent;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20–13(b)(1), JOSEPH ANTHONY FERRIERO is temporarily suspended from the practice of law pending the final resolution of ethics proceedings against him, effective immediately, and until the further Order of this Court; and it is furtherORDERED that JOSEPH ANTHONY FERRIERO be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of his suspension; and it is further
ORDERED that JOSEPH ANTHONY FERRIERO comply with Rule 1:20–20 dealing with suspended attorneys.