Tag:attorney discipline

Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over File Loss in Home Burglary, Prior Filing Issues

In the five years leading up to the burglary and file loss, the attorney failed to file any petitions, motions or notifications with the client or the court.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended for Calling Client, Opposing Counsel Obscene Names

A Colorado attorney was suspended May 5 for calling both opposing counsel and his own client an obscene name.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over Client Miscommunications Via Text, Affidavit

The lawyer alleged a client told him not to act in a lawsuit via an affidavit he notarized without authorization to notarize electronic signatures.

Court Opinion: PDJ Suspends Attorney Over Financial Misconduct

Colorado’s disciplinary judge suspended an attorney for three years after finding he knowingly took unearned funds out of the firm's trust account to satisfy law firm and personal expenses.

Court Opinion: Colorado Attorney Suspended Over Communication Issues

Colorado’s PDJ suspended a local attorney after she didn’t communicate with clients and didn’t make progress on cases.

Court Opinions: Colorado Judge Suspends Two Attorneys for Dishonesty, Misrepresentation

Colorado’s presiding disciplinary judge suspended two attorneys Feb. 14 for dishonesty or fraud and misrepresentation.

Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Suspended Following Sexual Assault Conviction

Colorado’s presiding disciplinary judge suspended an attorney for three years following the conviction and a sentence of 12 years to life.

Court Opinion: Colorado’s PDJ Suspends Attorney After He Called a Former Client a ‘Crybaby,’ Yelled Profanity at the Client in a Denver Restaurant

Colorado’s disciplinary judge suspended an attorney after several online and in-person altercations with a former client.