In re Nemoy

Summary

The Illinois Supreme Court allowed the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to file exceptions and suspended Paul Ira Nemoy from practicing law for one year. The suspension was stayed after six months subject to probation conditions concerning trust-account recordkeeping, cooperation with the Administrator, address notification, reimbursement of costs, and compliance with professional-conduct rules.

Holdings

1. The petition for leave to file exceptions was allowed.
2. Respondent was suspended from the practice of law for one year, with the suspension stayed after six months and respondent placed on probation subject to specified trust-account, address-notification, professional-conduct, cooperation, and cost-reimbursement conditions. The probationary suspension could be revoked upon violation of a probation term.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Administrator should be permitted to file exceptions to the Review Board's report and recommendation.
2. What disciplinary sanction and probationary conditions should be imposed on respondent.

Disposition

other