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In re Palmer

Citations: 143 N.J. 412; 672 A.2d 181; 1996 N.J. LEXIS 600

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; March 15, 1996; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

David C. Palmer, an attorney from Bernardsville, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law, effective immediately, pending the outcome of an ethics grievance before the District XIV Ethics Committee. This suspension is agreed upon by both Palmer and the Office of Attorney Ethics, represented by David E. Johnson, Jr. The order prohibits Palmer from practicing law during the suspension period and requires him to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to attorneys who are suspended, disbarred, or have resigned. The consent order is signed by Palmer, his counsel Gerard E. Hanlon, and the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Rule 1:20-20

Application: During the suspension, Palmer is required to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which governs the conduct of attorneys who are suspended, disbarred, or have resigned.

Reasoning: The order prohibits Palmer from practicing law during the suspension period and requires him to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to attorneys who are suspended, disbarred, or have resigned.

Consent to Suspension

Application: The suspension was agreed upon by both David C. Palmer and the Office of Attorney Ethics, indicating a mutual consent to the temporary disciplinary action.

Reasoning: This suspension is agreed upon by both Palmer and the Office of Attorney Ethics, represented by David E. Johnson, Jr.

Formalization of Suspension Order

Application: The consent order formalizing the suspension was signed by Palmer, his counsel, and the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics.

Reasoning: The consent order is signed by Palmer, his counsel Gerard E. Hanlon, and the Director of the Office of Attorney Ethics.

Temporary Suspension of Attorney

Application: The attorney, David C. Palmer, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law pending an ethics grievance investigation.

Reasoning: David C. Palmer, an attorney from Bernardsville, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law, effective immediately, pending the outcome of an ethics grievance before the District XIV Ethics Committee.