In re Yannon

76 A.3d 529, 216 N.J. 9, 2013 WL 5637716, 2013 N.J. LEXIS 961

Opinion

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 12-376, concluding that CHRISTOPHER L. YANNON of SEA GIRT, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2002, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year for violating RPC 1.15(d) and Rule 1:21-6 (recordkeeping violations), RPC 8.1(a) (knowingly making a false statement of material fact in connection with a disciplinary matter), and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation); and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that CHRISTOPHER L. YANNON is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and until the further Order of the Court, effective November 15, 2013; 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 l: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.