Narrative Opinion Summary
Maria P. Fornaro of Morristown has been reprimanded by the Disciplinary Review Board for violating RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence) and RPC 1.4(a) (failure to provide a client with an accounting of services rendered). Fornaro was previously suspended from practice for three months beginning March 24, 1998, and remains under suspension. The reprimand is formally ordered, and the entire record of this case will be permanently included in her attorney file. Additionally, Fornaro is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with the prosecution of this matter.
Legal Issues Addressed
Disciplinary Action - Reprimand and Record Inclusionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The reprimand against Fornaro is formally ordered and will be permanently recorded in her attorney file.
Reasoning: The reprimand is formally ordered, and the entire record of this case will be permanently included in her attorney file.
Reimbursement of Administrative Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Fornaro is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the costs incurred during the prosecution.
Reasoning: Additionally, Fornaro is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with the prosecution of this matter.
Violation of RPC 1.3 - Lack of Diligencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Maria P. Fornaro was reprimanded for not exercising due diligence in her professional responsibilities.
Reasoning: Maria P. Fornaro of Morristown has been reprimanded by the Disciplinary Review Board for violating RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence)...
Violation of RPC 1.4(a) - Failure to Provide Client Accountingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Fornaro failed to provide her client with an accounting of services rendered, leading to disciplinary action.
Reasoning: Maria P. Fornaro of Morristown has been reprimanded by the Disciplinary Review Board for violating... RPC 1.4(a) (failure to provide a client with an accounting of services rendered).