Case Name: IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN H. SKOLLER, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 021901983)
Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey
Jurisdiction: New Jersey
Decision Date: 2006-03-24
Citations: 186 N.J. 261
Docket Number: 
Parties: IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN H. SKOLLER, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 021901983).
Judges: 
Reporter: New Jersey Reports
Volume: 186
Pages: 261–263

Head Matter:
894 A.2d 654
IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN H. SKOLLER, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 021901983).
March 24, 2006.

Opinion:
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 05-199, concluding that STEPHEN H. SKOLLER of MAPLEWOOD, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1983, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period one year for violating RPC 1.15(b)(failure to deliver client funds promptly), RPC 3.1 (assertion of frivolous claims), RPC 8.4(c)(conduct involving dishonesty fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(d)(conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice);
And STEPHEN H. SKOLLER having failed to appear on the Order to Show Cause issued in this matter;
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that in addition to the ethical violations found by the Disciplinary Review Board, respondent's conduct violated RPC 1.2(d)(assisting a client in fraudulent conduct) and RPC 4.1(a)(making a false statement), and having concluded that a two-year suspension from practice is the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent's unethical conduct;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that STEPHEN H. SKOLLER is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is further
ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20-20(c), respondent's failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule 1:20-20(b)(15) may (1) preclude the Disciplinary Review Board from considering respondent's petition for reinstatement for a period of up to six months from the date respondent files proof of compliance; (2) be found to constitute a violation of RPC 8.1(b) and RPC 8.4(c); and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10-2; 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 reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.