People v. McGarry

REPORT, DECISION, AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(c)

I. ISSUE

Suspension is generally appropriate when a lawyer knowingly fails to perform services for a client and causes injury or potential injury. Respondent lied to a client about the status of her case and thereafter abandoned the case altogether. He also failed to participate in these disciplinary proceedings and failed to provide any evidence of mitigation. Is suspension the appropriate sanction in this matter?

SANCTION IMPOSED: ATTORNEY SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY AND FACTUAL…