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772 A.2d 912
    IN THE MATTER OF LIBERO MAROTTA, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW
    May 24, 2001.
   ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 00-113 concluding that LIBERO MAROTTA, formerly of EDGEWATER, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1955, and who has been temporarily suspended from the practice of law by Order of this Court since September 2, 1999, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years retroactive to the date of respondent’s temporary suspension, respondent having entered a plea of guilty in federal court to one count of obstruction of justice, conduct in violation of RPC 8.4(b) (commission of a criminal act that reflects adversely on honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer) and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, and good cause appearing);

It is ORDERED that LIBERO MAROTTA is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years, retroactive to September 2, 1999, and until the further Order of the Court; and it is further

ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent’s file as an attorney at law of this State; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent continue to be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent continue to comply with Rule 1:20-20; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs incurred in the prosecution of this matter.