New Jersey. Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
On this date, in the Garden State, the Supreme Court of New Jersey suspended John M. De Laurentis (Respondent) for conviction of 35 counts of animal cruelty, in violation of N.J.S.A. 4:22–17©, as well as accumulating garbage and failing to license a dog, in violation of municipal ordinances for the City of Cherry Hill, and, engaging in a number of other improprieties, including lack of diligence, failing to communicate with a client, failing to notify a third person of the receipt of funds, failing to properly deliver funds to a third person, failing to supervise an employee and conflict of interest.
Mr. De Laurentis’ license to practice law was suspended on November 22, 2004 for a period of 12 months.
Walton W. Kingsbery, III appeared before the Supreme Court for the Office of Attorney Ethics.
Respondent failed to appear.
Mr. De Laurentis is a repeat offender of the Rules of ‘Professional’ Conduct. He was reprimanded and suspended for one year in 2002. Heretofore, his aggregate unethical conduct has not yet risen to the level deemed meritorious of disbarment by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Were any of Mr. De Laurentis’ clients injured as a consequence of his actions? If so, are those who were injured satisfied with the discipline imposed in this case? Has restitution been made?
Have there been any other instances of misconduct by Mr. De Laurentis that haven’t been addressed by Office of Attorney Ethics?
