In the Matter of Jason S. Montclare, Esquire an Attorney Licensed to Practice Before the Courts of the State of New…

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court publicly censured attorney Jason S. Montclare for violating Rules of Professional Conduct by accepting an unreasonable non‑monetary flat fee, failing to obtain informed client consent, and improperly handling client‑owned real property. The Court affirmed the disciplinary board’s findings and imposed a six‑month suspension (deferred) and other conditions, while clarifying that flat fees in property form are permissible only if reasonable and refundable until earned.