Narrative Opinion Summary
RONALD P. SIERZEGA, an attorney admitted in 1995, is reprimanded by the Court following the Disciplinary Review Board's decision in case DRB 16-227. This reprimand stems from SIERZEGA's conviction for cruelty and neglect of a child, a fourth-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 9:6-03, which violates RPC 8.4(b) for committing an act that negatively reflects on his honesty and fitness as a lawyer. The Board mandates that SIERZEGA must attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for two years. Additionally, the entire record of this case will be permanently included in his attorney file. SIERZEGA is also ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the proceedings, as stipulated in Rule 1:20-17.
Legal Issues Addressed
Attorney Discipline for Criminal Conductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney, Ronald P. Sierzega, was reprimanded for conduct that violates professional conduct rules due to a criminal conviction.
Reasoning: This reprimand stems from SIERZEGA's conviction for cruelty and neglect of a child, a fourth-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 9:6-03, which violates RPC 8.4(b) for committing an act that negatively reflects on his honesty and fitness as a lawyer.
Mandated Rehabilitation Program for Disciplined Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: As part of the disciplinary measures, the attorney is required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for a specified period.
Reasoning: The Board mandates that SIERZEGA must attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for two years.
Permanent Record of Disciplinary Actionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The entire record of the disciplinary proceedings is permanently included in the attorney's official file.
Reasoning: Additionally, the entire record of this case will be permanently included in his attorney file.
Reimbursement for Disciplinary Proceedings Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the costs and expenses related to the proceedings.
Reasoning: SIERZEGA is also ordered to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the proceedings, as stipulated in Rule 1:20-17.