The People of the State of Colorado, Complainant v. Robert Thomas Edwards, Respondent

Summary

The court disbarred Robert Thomas Edwards after default established that he knowingly misappropriated an unearned client retainer, made a false statement about military service, and failed to return the client's funds and file. Although the misconduct involved one client and relatively little work, the court held that the presumption of disbarment for knowing misappropriation controlled because mitigating circumstances were minimal. Edwards was also ordered to reimburse the client-protection fund and pay the proceeding costs.