In Re Lanza

The Bergen County Ethics Committee filed a presentment with this Court against respondent, Guy J. Lanza, who has been a practicing member of the bar of this State since 1954.

The Committee specifically found that respondent’s conduct violated DB 5-105. This Disciplinary Buie forbids an attorney to represent adverse interests, except under certain very carefully circumscribed conditions.1

*349In April or May of 1971, Elizabeth E. Greene consulted respondent with respect to the sale of her residence property in Palisades Park, New Jersey. Mr. Lanza agreed to act for her. In due course a contract,…