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In re Levant

Citations: 228 N.J. 237; 155 A.3d 1027; 2017 WL 1102891; 2017 N.J. LEXIS 323

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; March 24, 2017; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Harry J. Levant, an attorney formerly from Cherry Hill and admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1990, has consented to disbarment. The order for disbarment is effective immediately, and Levant's name will be removed from the roll of attorneys. He is permanently prohibited from practicing law. Any existing or future funds in New Jersey financial institutions associated with Levant are to be restrained from disbursement, with any such funds transferred to the Clerk of the Superior Court for deposit in the Superior Court Trust Fund, pending further court order. Levant must also comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to disbarred attorneys. The full record of this matter will be permanently included in his attorney file. Additionally, Levant is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the proceedings, as specified in Rule 1:20-17.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Disbarment Rules

Application: Levant must adhere to Rule 1:20-20, which outlines the requirements for disbarred attorneys.

Reasoning: Levant must also comply with Rule 1:20-20, which pertains to disbarred attorneys.

Consent to Disbarment

Application: Harry J. Levant, an attorney, has agreed to be disbarred from practicing law.

Reasoning: Harry J. Levant, an attorney formerly from Cherry Hill and admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1990, has consented to disbarment.

Effective Date of Disbarment

Application: The disbarment order is effective immediately, removing Levant's ability to practice law.

Reasoning: The order for disbarment is effective immediately, and Levant's name will be removed from the roll of attorneys.

Financial Restrictions on Disbarred Attorneys

Application: Levant's funds in New Jersey financial institutions are restrained from disbursement and are to be transferred to the Clerk of the Superior Court.

Reasoning: Any existing or future funds in New Jersey financial institutions associated with Levant are to be restrained from disbursement, with any such funds transferred to the Clerk of the Superior Court for deposit in the Superior Court Trust Fund, pending further court order.

Permanent Record of Disbarment

Application: The complete record of Levant's disbarment will be permanently included in his attorney file.

Reasoning: The full record of this matter will be permanently included in his attorney file.

Reimbursement of Disciplinary Costs

Application: Levant is required to reimburse administrative costs and expenses incurred during the disciplinary proceedings.

Reasoning: Additionally, Levant is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the proceedings, as specified in Rule 1:20-17.