Opinion
October 6, 2005
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 05-126, concluding that RICHARD M. ONOREVOLE of LAKE HIAWATHA, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1983, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months for violating RPC 1.1(a) (gross neglect), RPC 1.1(b) (pattern of neglect), RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence), RPC 1.4(a) (failure to communicate with the client), and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities), and good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that RICHARD M. ONOREVOLE is suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months and until the further Order of the Court, effective November 1, 2005; 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 be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20; 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(c); and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10-2; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs incurred in the prosecution of this matter.