The People of the State of Colorado v. Paul Farris Miller

Summary

The Hearing Board found that Respondent violated professional-conduct rules by representing Shamrock while pursuing concealed personal interests in a management agreement and a below-market lease, entering both transactions without board disclosure or consent. It also found that he knowingly concealed the transactions and paid himself salary and bonuses under the unauthorized management agreement. Because the misconduct involved conflicts of interest, unfair business transactions, dishonesty, actual injury, and substantial aggravating factors, the Board imposed a six-month suspension, required passage of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam before reinstatement, and assessed costs.