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IN RE DIAMOND

72 N.J. 139 (1976)

368 A.2d 353

IN THE MATTER OF HARRY J. DIAMOND AND ROBERT WATKINS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided December 21, 1976.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Robert E. Cowen argued the cause for the Central Ethics Unit of the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Mr. Gerald R. Stockman argued the cause for respondent Diamond (Messrs. Stockman, Marinari, Smithson and O'Donnell, attorneys).

Mr. Bruce M. Schragger argued the cause for respondent Watkins (Messrs. Schragger, Schragger and Lavine, attorneys).

PER CURIAM.

Respondents are attorneys at law of this State; Harry J. Diamond is also Deputy Surrogate of Mercer County. While in his public office and attending to his official duties as Deputy Surrogate, his advice was sought by two persons each having a claim against the same estate. He referred these persons to respondent Watkins, a very close friend. Watkins settled the claims satisfactorily and received a fee of $4,500, of which he gave Diamond the sum of $2...

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