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MATTER OF WILLIS

114 N.J. 42 (1989)

552 A.2d 979

IN THE MATTER OF PETER R. WILLIS, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 13, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William R. Wood, Deputy Ethics Counsel, argued the cause on behalf of Office of Attorney Ethics.

Alan J. Karcher argued the cause for respondent (Karcher, McDonnell, Rainone & Aftanski, attorneys).

PER CURIAM.

Respondent comes before us in response to an order to show cause issued on the basis of the decision and recommendation of the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) that he be suspended for one year. Although we agree with the decision that respondent's misconduct calls for a suspension, we conclude that a period of six months is the more appropriate discipline.

Initially the matter was heard by a special master...

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