In the Matter of Giamanco , 194 N.J. 505 ( 2008 )

946 A.2d 1023 (2008) 194 N.J. 505

In the Matter of Thomas A. GIAMANCO, an Attorney at Law.

D-48 September Term 2007

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

May 6, 2008.

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 07-165 and DRB 07-166, concluding on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f) (default by respondent) that THOMAS A. GIAMANCO, formerly of RIDGEWOOD, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1983, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since November, 21, 2006, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year for multiple violations of RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to communicate with client), and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that THOMAS A. GIAMANCO is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; 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 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.