961 A.2d 697 | N.J. | 2008
In the Matter of Sheldon Herbert KRONEGOLD, an Attorney at Law.
Supreme Court of New Jersey.
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 07-378, concluding that as a matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20-14(a)(4)(E), SHELDON HERBERT KRONEGOLD of ENGLEWOOD, who was admitted to the bar of this state in 1983, should be suspended from the practice of law for two prospective six-month suspensions, to run consecutively, based on discipline imposed in the State of New York for conduct that in New Jersey violates RPC 5.5(a)(2) (assisting a nonlawyer in the unauthorized practice of law) and RPC 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And respondent having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that SHELDON HERBERT KRONEGOLD is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, effective October 10, 2008, for the unethical conduct found in District Docket No. XIV-07-125E, and suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, effective April 11, 2009, for the unethical conduct found in District Docket No. XIV-06-273E; 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.