Opinion
April 3, 2002
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 01-095, concluding that RICHARD B. GIRDLER of LINCOLN PARK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1972, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4 (failure to communicate), RPC 3.2 (failure to expedite litigation), RPC 3.3(a) (false statements to tribunal), RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities) and RPC 8.4(c) (dishonesty, fraud deceit or misrepresentation), and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that RICHARD B. GIRDLER is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months and until the further Order of the Court, effective May 1, 2002; 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 be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs incurred in the prosecution of this matter.