People v. Gilbert

A hearing panel of the supreme court grievance committee approved the findings and recommendations of a hearing board that the respondent in this lawyer discipline proceeding be disbarred, pay restitution, and comply with certain court orders. Neither the respondent nor the assistant disciplinary counsel has excepted to the panel’s action. We accept the hearing panel’s recommendation.

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The respondent was admitted to practice law in Colorado in 1986. Because the respondent did not answer the complaint filed by the assistant disciplinary counsel, a default was entered against him, and the…