Tag:Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct

Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Affirms Disciplinary Judgment for Attorney Following ‘Expletive-Laden Outbursts’ at School District Staff in IEP Case

The attorney also called a school district staff member a “despicable creature and a cancer to kids” in a follow up email, later telling OARC investigators “I like to call things what they are.”

Court Opinions: Appeals Court Rules CRPC 3.7(a) Applies to Bench Trials

The Colorado Court of Appeals found that Colorado Rule of Professional Conduct 3.7(a) applies to both jury trials and bench trials.

Court Opinions: Appeals Court Rules Nonsolicitation Agreement Enforceable During Employment

The appeals court found that a former employee’s nonsolicitation agreement with Franklin D. Azar & Associates was enforceable while employed at the firm.

Court Opinions: PDJ Disbars Attorney for Multiple Stock Violations

Colorado’s PDJ disbarred an attorney for conduct that violated multiple rules during his time as a founder, general counsel and corporate secretary of a software startup.

CBA Releases Ethics Opinion for Lawyers Practicing Virtually

The CBA Ethics Committee summarized some practice guidelines for attorneys who work remotely, either full-time or in a hybrid setting.

CBA Issues New Ethics Opinion for Lawyers Addressing Clients in Group Emails, Texts

The CBA Ethics Committee released an opinion about ethical issues for lawyers who include clients in group communications.

Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for Jan. 26

A Colorado attorney was censured after she allegedly sent a demeaning and unprofessional demand letter to another attorney.

Succession Planning: Time is of the Essence

Legal business counselor Gene Commander explains the need for law firms and solo attorneys to actively engage in succession planning.