ODC v. Lento, J. (disciplinary order)

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, : Petitioner No. 1940 Disciplinary Docket No. 3 : : v. No. 5 DB 20 13 : : JOSEPH D. LENTO, Attorney Registration No. 208824 : : Respondent (Philadelphia) ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW , this 17th day of July, 20 13, upon consideration of the Recommendation of the Three-Member Panel of the Disciplinary Board dated April 23, 20 13, the Joint Petition in Support of Discipline on Consent is hereby granted pursuant to Rule 2 15(g), Pa.R.D.E., and it is ORDERED that Joseph D. Lento is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year, followed by a period of probation for one year, subject to the following conditions: 1. Respondent shall select a practice monitor subject to the approval of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 2. The practice monitor shall do the following during the period of Respondent's probation: a. Periodically examine Respondent's law office organization and procedures to ensure that he is maintaining an acceptable tickler system, filing system and other administrative aspects of his practice; b. Meet with Respondent at least monthly to examine his progress towards satisfactory and timely completion of clients' legal matters and regular client contact; c. Answer law office management questions, offer practical guidance as to how to ethically operate a law practice, ensure that Respondent does not improperly solicit potential clients and monitor his compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct; d. File quarterly written reports on a Board-approved form with the Secretary of the Board; and e. Report to the Secretary any violations by Respondent of the terms and conditions of probation. 3. Respondent shall comply with all the provisions of Rule 2 17, Pa.R.D.E.

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