Tocci's Case

The Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct (committee) filed a petition with this court requesting that the respondent, Michael J. Tocci, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year. A Judicial Referee (Temple, J.) found, by clear and convincing evidence, that the respondent violated New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules) 1.16(a), 5.5(a), and 7.5(a).

The violations in this case all relate to the respondent’s alleged practice of law following his suspension from practice for nonpayment of bar dues. See Petition of Tocci, 137 N.H. 131, 624 A.2d 548…