
    914 A.2d 834
    IN THE MATTER OF CHRISTOPHER J. FAUCI, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 048581996).
    January 25, 2007.
   ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 06-221, concluding as matter of reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20-14 that CHRISTOPHER J. FAUCI of NEW YORK, NEW YORK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1997, should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of eighteen months based on discipline imposed in the State of New York for conduct that in New Jersey constitutes a violation of RPC l.l(a)(gross neglect), RPC 1.3(laek of diligence), RPC 1.4(a)(failure to communicate with client), RPC 3.3(a)(false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal), RPC 8.4(c)(conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and RPC 8.4(d)(conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice), and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that CHRISTOPHER J. FAUCI is suspended from the practice of law for a period of eighteen months, effective February 19, 2007, and until the further Order of the Court; 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 l:20-20(c), respondent’s failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule l: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 RBC 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.  