Narrative Opinion Summary
Andrew K. Murray of Pompton Plains, admitted to the bar in 1995, has been reprimanded following a motion for discipline by consent due to violations of RPC 1.15(d), specifically related to failure to adhere to recordkeeping requirements outlined in Rule 1:21-6. Both the respondent and the Office of Attorney Ethics agreed that his conduct warranted a reprimand or lesser discipline. The Disciplinary Review Board determined that a reprimand was appropriate and submitted the case record to the Clerk of the Supreme Court for the entry of a disciplinary order. The Court has ordered that the reprimand be made part of Murray's permanent attorney file and that he reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses associated with the prosecution of this matter, as stipulated in Rule 1:20-17.
Legal Issues Addressed
Discipline by Consent under RPC 1.15(d)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The respondent, Andrew K. Murray, agreed to the disciplinary measures, acknowledging his failure to comply with recordkeeping requirements specified in Rule 1:21-6, resulting in a reprimand.
Reasoning: Andrew K. Murray of Pompton Plains, admitted to the bar in 1995, has been reprimanded following a motion for discipline by consent due to violations of RPC 1.15(d), specifically related to failure to adhere to recordkeeping requirements outlined in Rule 1:21-6.
Reimbursement of Disciplinary Oversight Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court ordered the respondent to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the prosecution of the matter, as required by Rule 1:20-17.
Reasoning: The Court has ordered that the reprimand be made part of Murray's permanent attorney file and that he reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses associated with the prosecution of this matter, as stipulated in Rule 1:20-17.
Role of the Disciplinary Review Board in Attorney Disciplinesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Disciplinary Review Board reviewed the case and agreed with the proposed discipline, determining that a reprimand was appropriate for the respondent's conduct.
Reasoning: The Disciplinary Review Board determined that a reprimand was appropriate and submitted the case record to the Clerk of the Supreme Court for the entry of a disciplinary order.