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In re Cavanagh

Citations: 221 N.J. 262; 111 A.3d 1111; 2015 N.J. LEXIS 380

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; April 17, 2015; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

GLENN L. CAVANAGH is transferred to disability inactive status based on an agreement with the Office of Attorney Ethics, which concludes that he lacks the capacity to practice law. This transfer is effective immediately, and Cavanagh is prohibited from practicing law while on this status. Additionally, he is required to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to incapacitated attorneys.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Rule 1:20-20

Application: The attorney must comply with specific rules governing incapacitated attorneys while on disability inactive status.

Reasoning: Additionally, he is required to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to incapacitated attorneys.

Prohibition from Practicing Law

Application: While on disability inactive status, the attorney is prohibited from practicing law.

Reasoning: This transfer is effective immediately, and Cavanagh is prohibited from practicing law while on this status.

Transfer to Disability Inactive Status

Application: The attorney is transferred to disability inactive status due to a lack of capacity to practice law, as agreed with the Office of Attorney Ethics.

Reasoning: GLENN L. CAVANAGH is transferred to disability inactive status based on an agreement with the Office of Attorney Ethics, which concludes that he lacks the capacity to practice law.