In the Matter of Bailey

Supreme Court of New Jersey
In the Matter of Bailey, 980 A.2d 484 (N.J. 2009)
200 N.J. 277

In the Matter of Bailey

Opinion

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 09-003, concluding that MARK A. BAILEY of SOMERSET, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2003, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 8.4(b) (criminal act that reflects adversely on the attorney’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer), RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation) and RPC 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice), and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that MARK A. BAILEY is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until the further Order of the Court, effective November 6, 2009; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is further

ORDERED that pursuant to Rule l:20-20(c), respondent’s failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule l:20-20(b)(15) may (1) preclude the Disciplinary Review Board from considering respondent’s petition for reinstatement for a period of up to six months from the date respondent files proof of compliance; (2) be found to constitute a violation of RPC 8.1(b) and RPC 8.4(c); and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10-2; and it is further

ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent’s file as an attorney at law of this State; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs and actual *278 expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.

Reference

Full Case Name
In the Matter of Mark A. Bailey, an Attorney at Law
Status
Published