Narrative Opinion Summary
Frederick A. Kiegel, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1982 from Cherry Hill, has been reprimanded by the Disciplinary Review Board for violating RPC 1.8(f), which pertains to the improper acceptance of fees from a third party. Following a review of the case, the Court determined that an admonition is the appropriate disciplinary action for Kiegel's misconduct. Additionally, Kiegel is ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with this disciplinary process.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appropriate Disciplinary Action for Misconductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court determined that an admonition was the suitable disciplinary action for the misconduct exhibited by Kiegel.
Reasoning: Following a review of the case, the Court determined that an admonition is the appropriate disciplinary action for Kiegel's misconduct.
Improper Acceptance of Fees from a Third Party under RPC 1.8(f)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney, Frederick A. Kiegel, was found to have violated this rule by accepting fees from a third party, leading to disciplinary action.
Reasoning: Frederick A. Kiegel, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1982 from Cherry Hill, has been reprimanded by the Disciplinary Review Board for violating RPC 1.8(f), which pertains to the improper acceptance of fees from a third party.
Reimbursement of Administrative Costs in Disciplinary Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Kiegel was ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the costs incurred during the disciplinary process.
Reasoning: Additionally, Kiegel is ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs associated with this disciplinary process.