Opinion
2012-09-20
In the Matter of Anthony J. LA RUSSO, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 230121969).
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 12–062, concluding that ANTHONY J. LA RUSSO of CALDWELL, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1969, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.1(b) (pattern of neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), and RPC 1.7(a)(2) (conflict of interest);
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that a censure is the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent's unethical conduct;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that ANTHONY J. LA RUSSO is hereby censured; 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.