In Re Colsey

Respondent is charged with participation in a corrupt transaction involving the payment of moneys to public officials.

Respondent represented James Chiusano, a builder, whose corporation, White Birch Realty Corp., wanted to develop lands for housing in Gloucester Township. Respondent sought to obtain planning board approval. The negotiations were quite extended. An impasse occurred when the mayor, Joseph Menna, said the township would want White Birch Realty Corp. to donate 15 acres for a municipal building.

The acreage thus sought by Menna was very valuable. Respondent says he asked a friend,…