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 Admonitionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
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) - Recordkeepingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.