In re Higgins, 194 A.3d 495, 235 N.J. 214 (2018)

Sept. 21, 2018 · New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals · M-1486 September Term 2017; 081506
194 A.3d 495, 235 N.J. 214

In the MATTER OF Christopher R. HIGGINS, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 041532012)

M-1486 September Term 2017
081506

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

September 21, 2018

ORDER

The Office of Attorney Ethics having filed with the Court a petition pursuant to Rule 1:20-3(g) (4) and Rule 1:20-11, seeking the immediate temporary suspension from the practice of law of Christopher R. Higgins of Parlin , who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2012, and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that Christopher R. Higgins is temporarily suspended from the practice of law, effective immediately and until the further Order of this Court; and it is further

ORDERED that Christopher R. Higgins be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of his suspension; and it is further ORDERED that all funds, if any, currently existing or hereinafter deposited in any New Jersey financial institution maintained by Christopher R. Higgins pursuant to Rule 1:21-6 shall be restrained from disbursement except on application to this Court for good cause shown, and shall be transferred by the financial institution to the Clerk of the Superior Court, who is directed to deposit the funds in the Superior Court Trust Fund pending the further Order of this Court; and it is further

ORDERED that Christopher R. Higgins comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is further

ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of the respondent's file as an attorney at law of this State.