People v. Dalton

*128OPINION AND DECISION IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On May 22, 2015, Erin R. Kristofco, Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel ("the People"), filed a complaint against Respondent, alleging he violated Colo. RPC 1.5(a), 1.5(b), and 4.1(a). Respondent answered the complaint on June 15, 2015.1 In his answer, Respondent asserted five - counterclaims against the People and sought $1,000,000.00 in damages based on their "attempt to extort" him.2 Presiding Disciplinary Judge William R. Lucero ("the PDJ") dismissed Respondent's counterclaims on July 30, 2015.…