In re Tiffany
In re Tiffany
Opinion of the Court
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its’ decision in DRB 13-016 and DRB 13-036, recommending that JOHN E. TIFFANY, formerly of HACKENSACK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1992, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since February 8, 2012, be disbarred for his numerous violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including violations of RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect) in four matters, RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence) in five matters, RPC 1.4(b) (failure to keep a client informed about the status of the matter) in three matters, RPC 1.4(c) (failure to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions about the representation) in three matters, RPC 1.5(a) and (b) (failure to put in writing the basis or rate of the fee), RPC 3.2 (a lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the client and shall treat with courtesy and consideration all persons involved in the legal process) in two matters, RPC 1.15(b) (failure to promptly deliver property to a client), RPC 3.3(a)(5) (failure to disclose to a tribunal
And the record in DRB 13-036 having been certified to the Disciplinary Review Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f) (default by respondent);
And JOHN E. TIFFANY having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that JOHN E. TIFFANY be disbarred, effective immediately, and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys;
ORDERED that JOHN E. TIFFANY be and hereby is permanently restrained and enjoined from practicing law; and it is further
ORDERED that JOHN E. TIFFANY comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with disbarred attorneys; 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 expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- IN THE MATTER OF JOHN E. TIFFANY, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 044701992)
- Status
- Published