Opinion
D-59 September Term 2020 085411
05-05-2021
In the MATTER OF Robert J. BERNOT, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 003871982)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 20-085, concluding that on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f)(default by respondent) Robert J. Bernot of Flemington, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1982, and who has been suspended from the practice of law since November 2, 2018, should be suspended from practice for a period of three years for violating RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities) and RPC 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Robert J. Bernot is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years, effective immediately, and until the further Order of the Court; 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 l: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(d) ; 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.