On Friday, December 19, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court censured attorney Michael P. Balint. The disciplinary action stems from a motion for discipline by consent, according to Rule 1:20-10(b), following a determination by the Disciplinary Review Board.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Michael P. Balint,” with case number 091236.
The censure follows a stipulation of discipline by consent, where Balint and the Office of Attorney Ethics agreed that Balint violated several Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). Specifically, the court found Balint in violation of RPC 1.15(b) on two occasions for failing to promptly deliver funds to a client. He was also found to have violated RPC 1.15(d) for failing to comply with the recordkeeping requirements outlined in Rule 1:21-6, and RPC 8.1(b) twice for failing to adequately cooperate with disciplinary authorities.
Initially, the stipulation included three instances of violating RPC 1.15(b) and RPC 8.1(b), but the Disciplinary Review Board dismissed the third charges for each. Despite the initial charges, the DRB determined that a censure was the appropriate disciplinary measure for Balint’s conduct.
The Supreme Court’s order mandates that the complete record of the proceedings be permanently added to Balint’s file as an attorney in the state. Furthermore, Balint is required to reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for the administrative costs and actual expenses incurred during the prosecution of the case, as stipulated in Rule 1:20-17.
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner signed the order in Trenton.
According to Avvo, Mr. Balint is an estate planning lawyer in Hamilton Township, NJ. He acquired his law license in New Jersey in 1976.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
