On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of New Jersey suspended attorney Eric Craig Garrabrant from practicing law for one year.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Eric Craig Garrabrant,” with case no. 089902.
Garrabrant faced serious allegations that led to this disciplinary action. The DRB had previously recommended a two-year suspension after concluding that Garrabrant had breached several ethical guidelines. Specifically, the charges included violations of RPC 1.15(d), which pertains to recordkeeping requirements, RPC 7.1(a)(1) related to making false or misleading communications about a lawyer’s services, RPC 8.1(b) concerning failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities, RPC 8.4(b) for committing acts that reflect adversely on a lawyer’s honesty, and RPC 8.4(c) for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty or misrepresentation.
The Supreme Court reviewed the DRB’s findings and determined that a one-year suspension was adequate for Garrabrant’s misconduct. The Court highlighted the importance of compliance with the ethical standards set forth for legal practitioners and emphasized that such breaches cannot be overlooked.
The Court’s order includes several stipulations regarding Garrabrant’s suspension. He is required to comply with Rule 1:20-20, which outlines the responsibilities of suspended attorneys. Additionally, the order notes that failure to meet the Affidavit of Compliance requirement could result in further disciplinary actions, including a delay in any petition for reinstatement or potential contempt actions.
The Disposition states:
“It is ORDERED that Eric Craig Garrabrant is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year, and until further order of the Court, effective February 16, 2025.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Garrabrant is a litigation attorney in Wildwood, New Jersey. He acquired his law license in New Jersey in 1996.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
