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In the Matter of Nwaka

Supreme Court of New Jersey
Feb 26, 2004
178 N.J. 483 (N.J. 2004)

Opinion

February 26, 2004.


ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 03-266, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline, ANTHONY C. NWAKA of EAST ORANGE, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1992, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since August 1, 2003, pursuant to the Order of this Court filed on July 2, 2003, 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) and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that ANTHONY C. NWAKA is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent continue to be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent continue to comply with Rule 1:20-20; 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 incurred in the prosecution of this matter.


Summaries of

In the Matter of Nwaka

Supreme Court of New Jersey
Feb 26, 2004
178 N.J. 483 (N.J. 2004)
Case details for

In the Matter of Nwaka

Case Details

Full title:IN THE MATTER OF ANTHONY C. NWAKA, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO…

Court:Supreme Court of New Jersey

Date published: Feb 26, 2004

Citations

178 N.J. 483 (N.J. 2004)
842 A.2d 138

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