In Re Loring

Pbk Cukiam.

The Monmouth County Ethics Committee filed two presentments against respondent charging him with unethical conduct. We consider these separately, as the eases are completely unrelated.

I. The N. matter.

In relation to this matter the Committee found unethical conduct in three respects: (a) respondent charged Mr. N. an “exorbitant and unconscionable” fee for representing him in the successful defense of an indictment on a criminal charge; (b) he used economic coercion in exacting from N. and his wife a note and second mortgage on their home; and (c) there was a conflict of interest in…