People v. Carter

*1167OPINION AND DECISION IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)

This disciplinary case concerns a recent admittee to the bar who engaged in professional misconduct after opening a solo practice in Pagosa Springs. Lynda Elizabeth Carter (“Respondent”) represented a man-charged with misdemeanor sexual assault. She failed to safeguard his funds, neglected to properly withdraw from representation, and recklessly converted advance legal fees. In a second representation, Respondent agreed to help a client recover funds from the sale of logging machinery. She did not adequately communicate…