Opinion
D-119 September Term 2019 084312
10-07-2020
In the MATTER OF Howard J. BURGER, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 007721974)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 19-348, concluding that Howard J. Burger of Kenilworth, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1974, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years for violating RPC 1.7(a)(2) (conflict of interest), RPC 1.8(a) (improper business transaction with a client), RPC 8.4(b) (commission of a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects), and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Howard J. Burger is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years, effective November 6, 2020, 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 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(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.