Opinion
D-3 September Term 2020 084912
12-10-2020
In the MATTER OF Thomas LUDWIG, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 021511978)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 19-413, concluding on the record certified to the Board pursuant to Rule 1:20-4(f)(default by respondent) that Thomas Ludwig of Ridgewood, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1978, should be suspended from practice for a period of three months for violating RPC 3.4(c) (knowingly disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), 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 Thomas Ludwig be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months, effective January 8, 2021, 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 l: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.