Narrative Opinion Summary
Steven J. Marmarou was disbarred from practicing law in New Jersey on December 14, 1999. Following this, he was directed on April 10, 2000, to inform the court if he believed that a similar or comparable disciplinary action was unwarranted in Pennsylvania, along with supporting reasons. As no response was received from Marmarou, the court has ordered his disbarment from practicing law in Pennsylvania. He is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E.).
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Disciplinary Rulessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney is mandated to adhere to specific procedural rules following disbarment.
Reasoning: He is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E.).
Reciprocal Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applies the principle of reciprocal disbarment, disbarring an attorney in Pennsylvania following disbarment in New Jersey.
Reasoning: Steven J. Marmarou was disbarred from practicing law in New Jersey on December 14, 1999. Following this, he was directed on April 10, 2000, to inform the court if he believed that a similar or comparable disciplinary action was unwarranted in Pennsylvania, along with supporting reasons.