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In re Donk-Min Kim

Citations: 224 N.J. 253; 131 A.3d 406; 2016 N.J. LEXIS 154

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; February 24, 2016; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Daniel Donk-Min Kim, an attorney from New York admitted to the bar in 1991, is restored to the practice of law effective immediately. He had previously been suspended for six months, starting July 31, 2015, as per the Court's Order filed on July 2, 2015. The Order also mandates that the Office of Attorney Ethics perform semi-annual audits of his attorney accounts and records for two years, or until further notice from the Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Account Audits by Office of Attorney Ethics

Application: The court requires oversight of the attorney's accounts and records through regular audits to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Reasoning: The Order also mandates that the Office of Attorney Ethics perform semi-annual audits of his attorney accounts and records for two years, or until further notice from the Court.

Restoration to Practice of Law

Application: The attorney, after serving a suspension period, is allowed to resume legal practice immediately as per the court's decision.

Reasoning: Daniel Donk-Min Kim, an attorney from New York admitted to the bar in 1991, is restored to the practice of law effective immediately.

Suspension of Legal Practice

Application: The attorney was previously suspended from practicing law for a specified period due to an order from the court.

Reasoning: He had previously been suspended for six months, starting July 31, 2015, as per the Court's Order filed on July 2, 2015.