People v. Linville

On March 1, 2005,

WILLIAM R. LUCERO, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge

(“PDJ” or “the Court”), conducted a Sanctions Hearing pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.18(d). James S. Sudler appeared on behalf of the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (“the People”). Wiley T. Linville (“Respondent”) did not appear, nor did counsel appear on his behalf. The PDJ issues the following Report:

REPORT, DECISION, AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.15(b)

SANCTION IMPOSED: ATTORNEY DISBARRED

I.ISSUE

Disbarment is the presumed sanction when a lawyer acting in a fiduciary capacity converts money entrusted…