In the Matter of Thomas L. Yaccarino, an Attorney at Law

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the findings from the prior judicial‑removal proceeding are binding in the attorney‑disciplinary case, that misconduct while serving as a judge is relevant to an attorney's fitness to practice law, and that the respondent's conduct warrants disbarment despite his medical condition; the Court ordered disbarment. Justices O'Hern and Garibaldi dissented, arguing that mitigating circumstances justify only a public reprimand.