Opinion
088913
03-22-2024
IN THE MATTER OF ANTHONY M. ORLANDO, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 036852002)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 23-140, recommending on the basis of a disciplinary stipulation that Anthony M. Orlando, formerly of Hoboken, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2003, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since April 8, 2022, should be suspended for a period of two years for violating RPC 1.15(d) (failing to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of Rule 1:21-6) (two instances), RPC 5.5(a)(1) (engaging in the practice of law while suspended) (two instances), RPC 8.1(b) (failing to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and RPC 8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation) (two instances);
And the Disciplinary Review Board having further recommended that prior to reinstatement respondent should be required to attend a recordkeeping course approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics, comply with recordkeeping requirements to the satisfaction of the Office of Attorney Ethics, and provide all outstanding financial records to the Office of Attorney Ethics;
And the Disciplinary Review Board having further recommended that following reinstatement respondent should be required to submit to the Office of Attorney Ethics, on a quarterly basis, respondent’s monthly Attorney Trust Account reconciliations and supporting records, for a period of two years;
And good cause appearing; It is ORDERED that Anthony M. Orlando is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years and until further order of the Court, effective April 21, 2024; and it is further
ORDERED that prior to reinstatement respondent shall attend a recordkeeping course approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics, comply with recordkeeping requirements to the satisfaction of the Office of Attorney Ethics, and provide all outstanding financial records to the Office of Attorney Ethics; and it is further
ORDERED that following reinstatement respondent is required to submit to the Office of Attorney Ethics, on a quarterly basis, respondent’s monthly Attorney Trust Account reconciliations and supporting records, for a period of two years; 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.