Narrative Opinion Summary
A petition was filed by the Office of Attorney Ethics requesting the immediate temporary suspension of Stephen N. Severud from practicing law. The Court granted the petition, resulting in Severud's temporary suspension effective November 16, 2018. The suspension will be vacated automatically if he provides the required outstanding documents or satisfactory information before that date. Additionally, Severud is restrained from practicing law during the suspension period and must comply with Rule 1:20-20, which governs suspended attorneys. The entire record of this matter will be permanently included in his attorney file.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Rule 1:20-20subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Severud is required to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which sets forth the obligations of suspended attorneys.
Reasoning: Severud must comply with Rule 1:20-20, which governs suspended attorneys.
Conditions for Lifting Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The suspension will be automatically lifted if Severud submits the necessary documents or provides satisfactory information before the suspension date.
Reasoning: The suspension will be vacated automatically if he provides the required outstanding documents or satisfactory information before that date.
Permanent Record Inclusionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The entire record of the suspension will be permanently included in Severud's attorney file.
Reasoning: The entire record of this matter will be permanently included in his attorney file.
Prohibition on Practicing Law During Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Severud is prohibited from practicing law during the period of his suspension.
Reasoning: Additionally, Severud is restrained from practicing law during the suspension period.
Temporary Suspension of Attorneysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted a petition for the temporary suspension of attorney Stephen N. Severud due to non-compliance with documentation requirements.
Reasoning: The Court granted the petition, resulting in Severud's temporary suspension effective November 16, 2018.