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In re Ross

Citations: 125 N.J. 189; 592 A.2d 1213; 1991 N.J. LEXIS 1294

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; July 30, 1991; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

William J. Ross of Totowa, admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1970, has consented to disbarment as an attorney in the state. The disbarment is effective immediately, resulting in his name being removed from the roll of attorneys. He is permanently restrained from practicing law and is required to comply with Administrative Guideline No. 23 of the Office of Attorney Ethics, which pertains to disbarred attorneys.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance Requirements for Disbarred Attorneys

Application: William J. Ross is required to comply with specific guidelines set forth by the Office of Attorney Ethics for disbarred attorneys.

Reasoning: He is permanently restrained from practicing law and is required to comply with Administrative Guideline No. 23 of the Office of Attorney Ethics, which pertains to disbarred attorneys.

Disbarment of Attorneys

Application: The attorney, William J. Ross, has consented to disbarment, leading to the removal of his name from the roll of attorneys and permanent restraint from practicing law.

Reasoning: William J. Ross of Totowa, admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1970, has consented to disbarment as an attorney in the state.

Effect of Disbarment

Application: The disbarment of William J. Ross is effective immediately, enforcing his removal from the roll of attorneys and prohibiting him from practicing law.

Reasoning: The disbarment is effective immediately, resulting in his name being removed from the roll of attorneys.