People v. McNamara

Attorney Regulation. The Hearing Board suspended John A. McNamara (Attorney Registration Number 198382) for one year and one day, all but three months stayed, with the requirement that he then seek reinstatement and thereafter successfully complete a one-year period of probation with conditions, effective December 20, 2011. McNamara spent his client's retainer before earning it and failed to maintain necessary accounting records in one matter. He also neglected his child support obligations. His misconduct constitutes grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and…