Opinion
088769
02-07-2024
IN THE MATTER OF BRUCE K. WARREN, JR. AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 018772002)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 23-117, recommending that Bruce K. Warren, Jr. of Westville, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2002, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 1.2(a) (failing to abide by a client’s decisions concerning the scope and objectives of representation), RPC 1.4(b) (failing to communicate with a client), RPC 1.15(d) (failing to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of Rule 1:21-6), RPC 8.1(a) (making a false statement of material fact to disciplinary authorities), RPC 8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(g) (engaging, in a professional capacity, in conduct involving discrimination - sexual harassment);
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Bruce K. Warren, Jr. is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until further order of the Court, effective March 8, 2024; 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.