In re Viteritto
In re Viteritto
Opinion of the Court
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 15-069 and DRB 15-321, concluding on the
And respondent having failed to appear on the Order to Show Cause issued in this matter, and the Court having held in In re Kivler, 193 N.J. 332, 939 A.2d 216 (2008) that a respondent’s unexcused failure to comply with an Order to Show Cause may be a basis for enhanced discipline;
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that a two-year suspension from practice is the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent’s unethical conduct;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that FRANK A. VITERITO is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years, effective immediately, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further
ORDERED that FRANK A. VITERITTO remain suspended from the practice of law pursuant to the Order of the Court filed April 24, 2012 (D-103-11; 070549) and pending his compliance with the fee arbitration determination entered in District Docket No. VB-2010-0022F and his payment of the sanction in the
ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is further
ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20—20(c), respondent’s failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule 1:20—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 expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- IN THE MATTER OF FRANK A. VITERITTO, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 019421975)
- Status
- Published