Opinion
D-81 September Term 2020 085580
04-08-2022
In the MATTER OF Christopher Michael MANGANELLO, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 019821998)
ORDER The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 20-108 and DRB 20-109, concluding that Christopher Michael Manganello of Pitman, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1998, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to communicate with client), RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation);
And the Disciplinary Review Board having further determined that respondent should be required to refund in full the fees paid in the Hardy and Giordano matters within thirty days after the Court's Order;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Christopher Michael Manganello is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, effective May 9, 2022, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that Christopher Michael Manganello shall refund in full the fees paid in the Hardy and Giordano matters within thirty days after the filing date of this Order; 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.