Summaries of Disciplinary Opinions - April 2006 - Colorado Disciplinary Cases

• Publication year: 2006
• Pages: 151
• Citation: Vol. 35 No. 4 Pg. 151

35 Colo.Law. 151 Colorado Lawyer 2006.

2006, April, Pg. 151. Summaries of Disciplinary Opinions - April 2006 - Colorado Disciplinary Cases

The Colorado Lawyer
April 2006
Vol. 35, No. 4 [Page 151]

From the Courts
Colorado Disciplinary Cases
Summaries of Disciplinary Opinions

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Summaries of Decisions Issued by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge

(Through January 2006)

People v. Barr, No. 05PDJ038, 01/10/2006. Attorney Disbarred.

Following a sanctions hearing, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge disbarred respondent Stuart George Barr, attorney registration number 04032, from the practice of law. Disbarment was effective February 10, 2006. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge also ordered respondent to pay restitution and the costs incurred in conjunction with these proceedings.

The facts admitted through the entry of default showed that respondent breached his duties to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client when he knowingly failed to file a complaint on behalf of his client in a personal injury action prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Respondent's conduct caused serious harm to his client. Respondent also knowingly failed to respond or cooperate with the People in the investigation of this matter. The admitted facts proved violations of Colo. RPC 1.3 and 8.1(b) and warrant discipline under C.R.C.P. 251.5(d). Respondent failed to participate...