PEOPLE v. McDOWELL, 11PDJ017 (Colo.O.P.D.J. 3-4-2011)

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and publicly censured Kevin McDowell (Attorney Registration No. 12414), effective March 4, 2011. Respondent negligently advised his client in a marriage dissolution proceeding as to how assets could be hidden and how to avoid garnishment. His client never followed his advice. His misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.2(d) and 3.4(a).