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In re Marcus

Citations: 126 N.J. 304; 598 A.2d 869; 1991 N.J. LEXIS 1337

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; December 2, 1991; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Stanley Marcus, an attorney admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1970, is publicly reprimanded following recommendations from the Disciplinary Review Board. He has been found to have violated several Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC), including gross neglect (RPC 1.1(a)), a pattern of neglect (RPC 1.1(b)), failure to act with diligence (RPC 1.3), failure to communicate with clients (RPC 1.4(a)), and failure to advise clients on matters (RPC 1.5(b) and (c)). As part of the disciplinary measures, Marcus is required to practice law under the supervision of a proctor appointed by the Office of Attorney Ethics for a two-year period. This order, along with the Disciplinary Review Board's report and recommendations, will be permanently filed in Marcus's attorney record. Additionally, he must reimburse the Ethics Financial Committee for administrative costs incurred.

Legal Issues Addressed

Disciplinary Measures and Supervision Requirement

Application: As a disciplinary measure, Marcus is required to practice law under the supervision of a proctor for two years.

Reasoning: As part of the disciplinary measures, Marcus is required to practice law under the supervision of a proctor appointed by the Office of Attorney Ethics for a two-year period.

Public Reprimand and Record Filing

Application: Marcus received a public reprimand, and the disciplinary actions are permanently recorded in his attorney file.

Reasoning: Stanley Marcus, an attorney admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1970, is publicly reprimanded following recommendations from the Disciplinary Review Board. This order, along with the Disciplinary Review Board's report and recommendations, will be permanently filed in Marcus's attorney record.

Reimbursement of Administrative Costs

Application: Marcus is obligated to reimburse the Ethics Financial Committee for the costs associated with the disciplinary process.

Reasoning: Additionally, he must reimburse the Ethics Financial Committee for administrative costs incurred.

Violation of Professional Conduct Rules

Application: Stanley Marcus was found to have violated several Rules of Professional Conduct, including gross neglect, a pattern of neglect, lack of diligence, and failure to communicate with clients.

Reasoning: He has been found to have violated several Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC), including gross neglect (RPC 1.1(a)), a pattern of neglect (RPC 1.1(b)), failure to act with diligence (RPC 1.3), failure to communicate with clients (RPC 1.4(a)), and failure to advise clients on matters (RPC 1.5(b) and (c)).