In re Speck, 197 A.3d 86, 235 N.J. 481 (2018)

Nov. 8, 2018 · New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals · D-100 September Term 2017; 080870
197 A.3d 86, 235 N.J. 481

In the MATTER OF Michael R. SPECK, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 025291987)

D-100 September Term 2017
080870

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

November 8, 2018

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 17-336, concluding that Michael R. Speck of Freehold, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1987, should be reprimanded for violating RPC 1.15(d), Rule 1:21-6 (recordkeeping violations), and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation);

And Michael R. Speck having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;

And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that respondent's conduct violated RPC 1.15(d) and Rule 1:21-6, and that there is not clear and convincing evidence of violation of RPC 8.4(c) ;

And good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that Michael R. Speck is hereby reprimanded; and it is further

ORDERED that the charge of violation of RPC 8.4(c) is hereby dismissed; 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.