The People of the State of Colorado v. James P. Doherty

Summary

The court found that Respondent's default established the alleged facts and rule violations, including knowing conversion of client funds, neglect, inadequate communication, deficient recordkeeping, and fabricated evidence. Applying the disciplinary sanction framework, the court concluded that disbarment was warranted because the misconduct caused substantial harm, involved knowing conversion, and was aggravated by multiple aggravating factors with no identified mitigation. The court ordered disbarment, restitution, compliance with winding-up requirements, and payment of proceeding costs.