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In re Dezao

Citations: 189 N.J. 125; 913 A.2d 801

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; January 19, 2007; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

James C. Dezao, III, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1985, has been found by the Disciplinary Review Board to have violated RPC 1.15(d) concerning recordkeeping. As a result, he is to receive a letter of admonition. Additionally, he is ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and actual expenses related to the prosecution of this matter, in accordance with Rule 1:20-17.

Legal Issues Addressed

Disciplinary Measures - Letter of Admonition

Application: As a consequence of the violation, James C. Dezao, III is to receive a formal admonition.

Reasoning: As a result, he is to receive a letter of admonition.

Reimbursement of Administrative Costs

Application: James C. Dezao, III is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the expenses incurred during the prosecution of his case.

Reasoning: Additionally, he is ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and actual expenses related to the prosecution of this matter, in accordance with Rule 1:20-17.

Violation of RPC 1.15(d) - Recordkeeping

Application: The Disciplinary Review Board found James C. Dezao, III, in violation of RPC 1.15(d) due to inadequate recordkeeping practices.

Reasoning: James C. Dezao, III, an attorney admitted to the bar in 1985, has been found by the Disciplinary Review Board to have violated RPC 1.15(d) concerning recordkeeping.