Supreme Court of Colorado
The People of the State of Colorado v. Charles Douglas Fagan, 07791
June 7, 2018423 P.3d 412
Summary
The court found that Respondent abandoned a client's civil case, failed to communicate with her or opposing counsel, failed to protect her interests when effectively ending the representation, and failed to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. Because the allegations were admitted by default and the misconduct involved knowing violations, potential client injury, multiple aggravating factors, and nonparticipation in the proceeding, the court imposed a nine-month suspension and costs. The court also required compliance with specified suspension and client-notification obligations.