Defaults Scheduled for Review by the Disciplinary Review Board
The following matters have been certified to the Disciplinary Review Board as defaults, in accordance with R. 1:20-4(f):
In the Matter of Peter Giovetis Docket No. DRB 00-125
In the Matter of William C. Brummell Docket No. DRB 00-142
These matters are scheduled to be reviewed by the Board on Thursday, June 15, 2000. R.1:20-4(f) provides that an
attorney-respondent’s failure to timely file an answer "shall be deemed an admission that the allegations of the
complaint are true and . . . provide sufficient basis for the imposition of discipline." Although chances for a successful
motion are limited, a Motion to Vacate Default may be filed with the Board prior to the scheduled review. That motion
should specify why the attorney-respondent failed to file a timely answer (including lack of notice) and should set forth
any claimed meritorious defenses to the ethics charges.
Respondents may communicate with the Board by contacting the Office of Board Counsel at:
P.O. Box 962, Trenton, NJ 08625
Telephone: 609-292-1012
Dated: May 30, 2000
Robyn M. Hill
Chief Counsel
Disciplinary Review Board
Document Date: May 30, 2000
Publish Date: May 29, 2000