Legal Opinion
People v. Bontrager
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided April 20, 2017No. Case Number: 16PDJ038PublishedCited by 1 opinion
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OPINION AND DECISION IMPOSING SANCTIONS UNDER C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)
WILLIAM R. LUCERO, PRESIDING DISCIPLINARY JUDGE
William D. Bontrager (“Respondent”) engaged in misconduct while litigating the oil and gas leases of five separate clients. He failed to act competently during the representations, and he advanced frivolous claims during four of the litigations and four appeals. He.caused his clients considerable financial harm and wasted judicial resources. His misconduct warrants a nine month suspension, 'with the requirement that he pay restitution to his clients…
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