Promises Made But Unkept

An experienced criminal defense attorney who “made material misrepresentations that misled [a client] and his family about the services he would and could provide” was suspended for three months by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The client was charged with federal offses relating to the internet sales of pharmaceuticals.

The attorney claimed to have “powerful contacts” and dropped the name of Michael Chertoff. He promised but failed to go to Washington, D.C. upon payment of his retainer and “continued to make misreprentations up until the eve of trial.” He also failed to pursue a deal with authorities as he had promised.

The attorney had a record of prior discipline. (Mike Frisch)