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HIGGINS v. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

73 N.J. 123 (1977)

373 A.2d 372

THOMAS S. HIGGINS, ET AL., PLAINTIFFS-RESPONDENTS, v. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL ETHICS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ET AL., DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Reargued January 24, 1977.

Decided April 6, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Michael A. Santaniello, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for defendants-appellants (Mr. William F. Hyland, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney; Mr. Stephen Skillman, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Mr. Santaniello, on the brief).

Mr. John A. Yacovelle, Jr., argued the cause for plaintiffs-respondents (Messrs. Yacovelle & Cohn, attorneys).

Mr. Martin Verp argued the cause for amicus curiae The New Jersey Association of Chosen Freeholders.

The opinion of the court was delivered by SULLIVAN, J.

This proceeding, in the main, involves the validity of Opinion No. 291 issued by the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, a committee appointed by the Supreme Court pursuant to R. 1:19-1. The Advisory Committee has jurisdiction to accept and answer inquiries from a bar association, member of the bar, or this Court concerning proper conduct for a member of the legal profession under the Disciplinary...

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