The People of the State of Colorado v. Kem W. Swarts

Summary

The court found that Respondent knowingly practiced law while his license was under a disciplinary suspension by acting as another person's legal representative in a ski-collision matter. That conduct violated the rules prohibiting disobedience of a tribunal obligation and unauthorized practice of law. Although disbarment was potentially justified, the court imposed a three-year suspension because the misconduct was limited, caused little demonstrated harm, and was not an extensive pattern, while aggravating factors warranted more than a short suspension.