Opinion
2011-12-21
In the Matter of Duane T. PHILLIPS, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 039111993).
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court a certification of Board Counsel pursuant to Rule 1:20–17(e)(1) reporting that DUANE T. PHILLIPS of BRIGANTINE, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1993, has failed to pay the administrative costs and expenses assessed in connection with disciplinary proceedings that resulted in the issuance of a letter of admonition on February 26, 2010, and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that DUANE T. PHILLIPS be temporarily suspended from the practice of law pending payment in full of the assessed administrative costs and accrued interest as determined by the Disciplinary Review Board, effective January 23, 2012, and until further Order of the Court; provided, however, that this Order shall be vacated automatically if, prior to the effective date of the suspension, the Disciplinary Review Board reports that payment in full has been made or that a satisfactory installment payment plan is in place and current; and it is further
ORDERED that DUANE T. PHILLIPS be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent comply with Rule 1:20–20, governing suspended attorneys; 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.