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N.J. Ct. R. 1:20-11B
Suspension of License to Practice Law for Failure to Repay Student Loans
(a) Certification; Contents. An entity seeking the suspension of an attorney's license to practice law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-12 shall file with the Clerk of the Supreme Court and serve on the attorney a certification that (1) identifies the attorney, the attorney's last known home and law office addresses, and the date of the attorney's admission to the New Jersey bar; (2) states the amount currently owed by the attorney on the loan and attests that the loan is in default pursuant to state or federal law; and (3) certifies that the entity has complied with all of the regulations, approved by the Supreme Court, that govern the temporary suspension of attorney licenses for failure to repay student loans. Proof of service on the attorney at his or her last known home and office addresses, by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be filed with the entity's certification.
(b) Supreme Court Action. On receipt of the entity's certification pursuant to paragraph (a), the Court shall direct the Clerk to enter an Order temporarily suspending the license of the attorney until the further Order of the Court.
(c) Reinstatement. An attorney temporarily suspended from the practice of law pursuant to this Rule may seek reinstatement by filing a certification with the Supreme Court. The certification must confirm, in detail, that the attorney is meeting all current requirements for the repayment of his or her outstanding loans. The attorney must attach a copy of a repayment agreement to the certification, along with proof either that payments have begun in accordance with the agreement or that there is other evidence sufficient to demonstrate repayment. Proof of service on the entity by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be filed with the attorney's certification. If the attorney has continued to meet all other requirements for licensing during his or her suspension, the Court shall direct the Clerk to enter an Order reinstating the attorney to the practice of law.
(d) Release of Attorney Information to Lenders or Guarantors. At the request of an entity seeking the suspension of an attorney's license to practice law pursuant to this Rule, the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall provide the entity with an attorney's last known home address and law office address. The information that is provided may be used only in connection with an application pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Rule.
History
Note: Adopted March 5, 2002 to be effective May 1, 2002.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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