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In re Engelhardt

Citations: 192 A.3d 1023; 235 N.J. 85Docket: M-1639 Sept. Term 2017; 081677

Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey; August 17, 2018; New Jersey; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Suzanne L. Engelhardt, who was admitted to the bar in 1991, filed a motion for reinstatement to practice law after being temporarily suspended since April 25, 2014, due to Rule 1:20-17. The Disciplinary Review Board reported that she has paid all outstanding administrative costs and interest. Consequently, the Court has ordered that she be restored to the practice of law, effective immediately.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court Order for Immediate Reinstatement

Application: Upon satisfying the conditions for reinstatement, the court ordered the immediate restoration of the attorney’s ability to practice law.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Court has ordered that she be restored to the practice of law, effective immediately.

Reinstatement to Practice Law

Application: The court considers the payment of all outstanding administrative costs and interest as a condition for reinstatement to practice law.

Reasoning: The Disciplinary Review Board reported that she has paid all outstanding administrative costs and interest.

Temporary Suspension of Attorney

Application: The attorney was temporarily suspended from practicing law due to Rule 1:20-17, which impacts their ability to practice until compliance is demonstrated.

Reasoning: Suzanne L. Engelhardt, who was admitted to the bar in 1991, filed a motion for reinstatement to practice law after being temporarily suspended since April 25, 2014, due to Rule 1:20-17.