In Re Beckmann

Respondent, George A. Beckmann, was admitted to the bar of this state in 1966. In April, 1975, he was indicted by a Bergen County Grand Jury for embezzling funds held in trust for a client, a violation of N. J. 8. A. 2A:102-2. On May 30, 1975 the Superior Court, Chancery Division, appointed a custodial receiver to take possession of respondent’s property, pursuant to R. 1:28-8 (c). See Trustees, Clients’ Security Fund v. Beckmann, 143 N. J. Super. 548, 551 (Ch. 1976). Thereupon this Court temporarily suspended respondent from the practice of law by order dated June 13, 1975.

In November, 1976…