Narrative Opinion Summary
CHRISTOPHER M. DOHERTY, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1985, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law following a petition filed by the Office of Attorney Ethics. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further order from the Court. During this suspension, DOHERTY is prohibited from practicing law and must adhere to Rule 1:20-20, which outlines the obligations of suspended attorneys.
Legal Issues Addressed
Immediate Effectiveness of Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The suspension of the attorney is effective immediately, preventing him from continuing his legal practice.
Reasoning: The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further order from the Court.
Obligations of Suspended Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: During the suspension, the attorney must comply with the specific obligations set forth in Rule 1:20-20, which governs the conduct of suspended attorneys.
Reasoning: During this suspension, DOHERTY is prohibited from practicing law and must adhere to Rule 1:20-20, which outlines the obligations of suspended attorneys.
Temporary Suspension of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney, CHRISTOPHER M. DOHERTY, is subject to a temporary suspension from the practice of law following a petition by the Office of Attorney Ethics.
Reasoning: CHRISTOPHER M. DOHERTY, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1985, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law following a petition filed by the Office of Attorney Ethics.