MATTER OF LaVIGNE


146 N.J. 590 (1996)

684 A.2d 1362

IN THE MATTER OF F. WILLIAM LaVIGNE, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Reargued September 24, 1996.

Decided November 15, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John J. Janasie, First Assistant Ethics Counsel, argued the cause on behalf of Office of Attorney Ethics.

S.M. Chris Franzblau argued the cause for respondent (Franzblau & Dratch, attorneys).


PER CURIAM.

This matter arises from a Report and Recommendation of the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) that F. William LaVigne (respondent) be disbarred for his unethical conduct in connection with a series of related real estate transactions. This case illustrates the pitfalls that arise when a lawyer does not carefully observe the lines that distinguish the relationships of friend, business associate, and client. Specifically...

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