In re Hodge

677 A.2d 1129, 144 N.J. 646, 1996 N.J. LEXIS 990

Opinion

ORDER

The Office of Attorney Ethics having filed a petition with the Supreme Court recommending that PERRY J. HODGE of MONTCLAIR, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1984, be immediately temporarily suspended from the practice of law, and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that PERRY J. HODGE is temporarily suspended from the practice of law, effective immediately, and until further Order of this Court; and it is further

ORDERED that all funds, if any, currently existing in any New Jersey financial institution maintained by PERRY J. HODGE pursuant to Rule 1:21-6 shall be restrained from disbursement except on application to this Court, for good cause shown, pending the further Order of this Court; and it is further

ORDERED that PERRY J. HODGE be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of his suspension and that he comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys.