Opinion
09-10-2015
In the Matter of Adam K. BLOCK, an Attorney at Law (Attorney No. 046571993).
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 14–343, concluding on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20–4(f) (default by respondent), that ADAM K. BLOCK of CLIFTON, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1993, should be suspended from the practice of law for six months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to communicate with the client), RPC 5.5(a)(1) (practicing law while ineligible), Rule 1:20–3(g)(3) and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities; and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that ADAM K. BLOCK is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until the further Order of the Court, effective October 9, 2015; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20–20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is furtherORDERED 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.