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In re Ojeda

Citations: 147 N.J. 433; 688 A.2d 569; 1997 N.J. LEXIS 43

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; February 6, 1997; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Angel Ojeda, Jr., an attorney from Hackensack, is transferred to disability inactive status by the Court, as agreed upon by the Office of Attorney Ethics and the respondent, due to his current inability to practice law. This transfer is effective immediately and remains in place pending the resolution of all grievances and until further court order. During this disability inactive status, Ojeda is prohibited from practicing law. He is also required to adhere to the regulations set forth in R.1:20-20, which apply to suspended, disbarred, and incapacitated attorneys.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with R.1:20-20

Application: Ojeda must adhere to the regulations set forth in R.1:20-20, which apply to suspended, disbarred, and incapacitated attorneys.

Reasoning: He is also required to adhere to the regulations set forth in R.1:20-20, which apply to suspended, disbarred, and incapacitated attorneys.

Effectiveness and Duration of Disability Inactive Status

Application: The transfer to disability inactive status is effective immediately and remains in place pending the resolution of all grievances and until further court order.

Reasoning: This transfer is effective immediately and remains in place pending the resolution of all grievances and until further court order.

Prohibition from Practicing Law During Disability Inactive Status

Application: While on disability inactive status, Angel Ojeda, Jr. is prohibited from practicing law.

Reasoning: During this disability inactive status, Ojeda is prohibited from practicing law.

Transfer to Disability Inactive Status

Application: The court transferred Angel Ojeda, Jr. to disability inactive status due to his current inability to practice law, as agreed upon by the Office of Attorney Ethics and the respondent.

Reasoning: Angel Ojeda, Jr., an attorney from Hackensack, is transferred to disability inactive status by the Court, as agreed upon by the Office of Attorney Ethics and the respondent, due to his current inability to practice law.