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In re Pisacane
Citations: 148 N.J. 464; 690 A.2d 1034; 1997 N.J. LEXIS 103
Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; March 21, 1997; New Jersey; State Supreme Court
Richard M. Pisacane, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1969 and temporarily suspended since July 12, 1995, is disbarred effective immediately based on multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). The violations include RPC 1.3 (failure to act diligently), RPC 1.4 (failure to communicate), RPC 1.15 (knowing misappropriation of client funds), RPC 3.4 (failure to act with fairness to others), RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation). Pisacane did not appear to contest the disbarment when ordered. In addition to disbarment, he must comply with Rule 1:20-20 concerning disbarred attorneys and reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs. His name will be removed from the roll of attorneys in the state.