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In re Beck

Citations: 143 N.J. 308; 670 A.2d 1053; 1996 N.J. LEXIS 587

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; February 9, 1996; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

On November 13, 1995, the Disciplinary Review Board filed a decision with the Court recommending a letter of admonition for BASIL D. BECK, III, an attorney from Norristown, Pennsylvania, admitted to the bar in 1992. The admonition is based on a violation of RPC 5.5(a) concerning the failure to maintain a bona fide office. The order authorizes the Disciplinary Review Board to issue the admonition and mandates that the respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with the prosecution of this case.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Discipline for Violation of Professional Conduct

Application: The Disciplinary Review Board recommended a letter of admonition for an attorney's failure to maintain a bona fide office, which constitutes a violation of RPC 5.5(a).

Reasoning: The admonition is based on a violation of RPC 5.5(a) concerning the failure to maintain a bona fide office.

Authority of Disciplinary Review Board

Application: The Court authorized the Disciplinary Review Board to issue a letter of admonition to the respondent attorney for the misconduct identified.

Reasoning: The order authorizes the Disciplinary Review Board to issue the admonition...

Reimbursement of Administrative Costs in Disciplinary Actions

Application: The respondent attorney is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for costs incurred during the prosecution of the disciplinary case.

Reasoning: ...mandates that the respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with the prosecution of this case.