In re Latinsky

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 01-277 and DRB 01-278, concluding that MARTIN C. LATINSKY of HAWORTH, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1983, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(a) (failure to communicate with client), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions), RPC 1.5(a)(4) (excessive fee), RPC 1.5(b) (failure to provide in writing the basis for his fee), RPC 3.2 (failure to expedite litigation), RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities) and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that MARTIN C. LATINSKY is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months and until the further Order of the Court, effective May 1, 2002; 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 be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs incurred in the prosecution of this matter.