Opinion
D-37 September Term 2018 082032
05-01-2019
In the MATTER OF Diego P. MILARA, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 049331991)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 17-427 and DRB 18-170, concluding on the records certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f) (default by respondent) that Diego P. Milara, formerly of Newark, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1991, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since January 22, 2015, should be suspended from practice for a period of one year for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect). RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to communicate with client) RPC 1.16(d) (failure to protect client's interest on termination of the representation), RPC 8.1(b) (failure to respond to a lawful demand for information by disciplinary authorities), RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Diego P. Milara is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year, effective immediately, and until the further Order of the Court; 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 l: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.