Cardwell v. People

OPINION AND ORDER RE: REINSTATEMENT PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.29

I. ISSUE

An attorney seeking reinstatement under C.R.C.P. 251.29 must prove compliance with all disciplinary orders, fitness to practice, and rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence. The People stipulated that Petitioner complied with all applicable disciplinary orders and that he is professionally competent. Petitioner provided substantial evidence of a meaningful and sustained change in his character since the time of his original suspension. Should the Hearing Board reinstate Petitioner’s license to practice law?

DECISION…