Opinion
D–131 Sept. Term 2016 079312
10-04-2017
In the MATTER OF Nancy I. OXFELD, an Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 004421977)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 16–277, concluding that NANCY I. OXFELDof NEWARK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1977, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), and RPC 1.4(b) (failure to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter);
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that a three-month term of suspension is the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent's unethical conduct;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that NANCY I. OXFELDis suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months, effective November 3, 2017, 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 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.l(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 furtherORDERED 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.