In re Hall

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court ordered Sharon Hall suspended from practicing law for three years and until further order of the Court for multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The Court also required proof of fitness before reinstatement, completion of continuing legal education courses, supervised practice for three years, compliance with attorney-discipline requirements, and reimbursement of administrative costs.

Holdings

1. Respondent shall be suspended from the practice of law for three years, effective immediately, and until further order of the Supreme Court.
2. Before reinstatement, respondent must submit proof of fitness to practice law from a mental health professional approved by the Office of Attorney Ethics; after reinstatement, she must complete specified Skills and Methods courses within six months and practice under approved attorney supervision for three years and until further order.

Questions Presented

1. What discipline should be imposed for respondent's violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct and failure to appear in response to the order to show cause?
2. What conditions should govern respondent's potential reinstatement to the practice of law?

Disposition

other