In re Kleinsmith

¶1 In this attorney discipline proceeding, respondent Philip M. Kleinsmith appeals (1) an order of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (“PDJ”) finding that Kleinsmith violated Rule 1.15A and Rule 8.4(c) of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as former Rule 1.15(b) of these Rules,1 by knowingly converting funds belonging to a third party; (2) an order of the Hearing Board that Kleinsmith should be disbarred for these violations; and (3) an order of the Hearing Board denying Kleinsmith’s post-judgment motions. Kleinsmith principally argues that the PDJ erred in finding that he had…