Opinion
D–63 September Term 2017 080526
03-27-2018
In the MATTER OF Rachel H. NASH, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 040762000)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 17–235, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20–14(a)(4)(E) RACHEL H. NASH of NEW YORK, NEW YORK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2000, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period two years based on discipline imposed in New York for unethical conduct that in New Jersey constitutes violations of RPC 3.1 (asserting an issue with no basis in law or fact; RPC 3.2 (failure to expedite litigation; RPC 3.4(c) (knowingly disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal; RPC 4.4(a) (during the representation of a client, using means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay or burden a third person; 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 RACHEL H. NASH is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years and until the further Order of the Court, effective April 23, 2018; 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.