In the Matter of Edward J. Dolan, an Attorney at Law

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reprimanded attorney Edward J. Dolan for violating disciplinary rules by engaging in dual representation as municipal attorney and developer, and by inadequately disclosing conflicts in representing sellers, purchasers, and mortgagees. The Court held that such dual representation is prohibited unless full, timely, and truly informed consent is obtained, and it announced that future consents must be knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. Justice Pashman, in a separate opinion, argued that the majority’s rule is insufficient and called for a per se prohibition on dual representation.