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877 A.2d 1231
    IN THE MATTER OF SCOTT J. WOOD, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW
    (ATTORNEY NO. 002431988).
    July 21, 2005.
   ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 05-054, concluding that SCOTT J. WOOD of MOUNT HOLLY, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1988, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months for violating RPC 1.3 (lack of diligence) RPC 1.4(a) (failure to communicate with client), and RPC 8.1(b) (failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities);

And the Disciplinary Review Board further having concluded that respondent should refund the retainers in the Underwood/O’Shea and Vellucci matters;

And good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that SCOTT J. WOOD is suspended from the practice of law for a period of three months and until the further Order of the Court, effective August 15, 2005; and it is further

ORDERED that respondent shall refund the retainers in the Underwood/O’Shea, and Vellucci matters within ninety days after the filing date of this Order; 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 be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent 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.