Opinion
D-76 September Term 2022 088260
09-22-2023
In the MATTER OF Angelique Layton ANDERSON an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 035051989)
ORDER The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 22-227, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20-14(a)(4), Angelique Layton Anderson of Louisville, Colorado , who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1989, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year based on discipline imposed in the State of Colorado for unethical conduct that in New Jersey constitutes violations of RPC 1.4(b) (failing to communicate with the client), RPC 1.4(c) (failing to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions), RPC 1.5(b) (failing to set forth in writing the basis or rate of the legal fee), RPC 3.1 (engaging in frivolous litigation), RPC 3.4(b) (falsifying evidence), RPC 8.1(a) (making a false statement of material fact to disciplinary authorities), 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) (two instances);
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Angelique Layton Anderson is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and until further Order of the Court, effective October 19, 2023; 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.