On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of New Jersey suspended attorney Jeffrey Alan Glazer for three years, retroactive to January 24, 2017. This decision follows Glazer’s guilty plea to two counts of conspiracy to restrain trade, in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1. The disciplinary action also stems from violations of the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct.
The charges cited New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b) and 8.4(c).
Glazer has faced disciplinary measures since January 2017 when he was temporarily suspended by the Court due to his criminal conduct. The suspension was prompted by allegations of his involvement in anti-competitive practices related to the generic pharmaceutical market while serving as the CEO of Heritage Pharmaceuticals, a company he founded.
The Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) submitted its recommendations to the Supreme Court based on a disciplinary stipulation agreed upon by Glazer and the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE). The stipulation outlined Glazer’s admissions regarding his unethical conduct, including his participation in a scheme that involved price-fixing and customer allocation in the sale of generic drugs. This conspiracy allegedly involved discussions and agreements with other individuals and entities engaged in the production and sale of doxycycline hyclate and glyburide, both of which are generic medications.
The criminal charges against Glazer were filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in December 2016. Following his guilty plea on January 9, 2017, he was sentenced to one year of probation for each count, with the terms running concurrently, and was fined $20,000 along with a $200 special assessment. The federal court acknowledged the extensive cooperation Glazer provided during the investigation, which contributed to a significant downward departure from the sentencing guidelines.
The Supreme Court’s order mandates that Glazer comply with Rule 1:20-20, which outlines the obligations of suspended attorneys. This includes submitting an affidavit of compliance regarding his status as a suspended attorney. The court further indicated that failing to comply with this requirement could lead to a delay in considering any future petitions for reinstatement, as well as potential additional disciplinary actions.
In addition to the suspension, the court ordered Glazer to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for administrative costs and expenses incurred during the prosecution of this matter.
The Disposition states:
“It is ORDERED that Jeffrey Alan Glazer is suspended for a period of three years, retroactive to January 24, 2017, and until further order of the court.”
According to the filing, Mr. Glazer acquired his law license in New Jersey in 1998.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
