Opinion
D-177 081595
03-10-2020
In the Matter of Matthew M. Gorman, An Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 010282012)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 18-012, concluding on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f)(default by respondent) that Matthew M. Gorman, formerly of Hackensack, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2012, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since May 11, 2016, should be suspended for a period of six months for violations of RPC 1.4(b)(failure to communicate with client), RPC 1.5(b)(failure to set forth in writing the basis or rate of the fee), RPC 1.16(declining or terminating representation), RPC 1.1(a)(gross neglect), RPC 1.3(lack of diligence), RPC 8.1(b)(failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and RPC 8.4(d)(conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And Matthew M. Gorman having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;
And the Court having remanded the matter to the Disciplinary Review Board on the application of respondent for consideration of a motion to vacate default, and the Disciplinary Review Board thereafter having reported its denial of respondent's motion to vacate to the Court in a supplemental decision;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Matthew M. Gorman is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until the further Order of the Court, effective June 26, 2019; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent remain suspended pursuant to the Orders of this Court filed April 11, 2016, September 28, 2016, and October 17, 2018, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that prior to reinstatement to the practice of law, respondent shall demonstrate his fitness to practice, as attested to by a mental health professional approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics; 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.
WITNESS, the Honorable Stuart Rabner, Chief Justice, at Trenton, this 10th day of March, 2020.
/s/
CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT