Opinion
10PDJ114.
March 8, 2011.
Attorney Regulation.
The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Bradley D. Coldiron (Attorney Registration No. 12414) from the practice of law for a period of three years, all but two years stayed with conditions, effective March 8, 2011. Respondent knowingly violated his duties as a professional when he borrowed $300,000.00 from his client, failed to issue a promissory note or other instrument reflecting their agreement, did not advise his client of the desirability of seeking independent counsel, failed to provide security for the funds, and refused to repay the loan with interest. Respondent eventually repaid the principal balance of the loan but the interest remains outstanding. His misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.8(a) and 8.4(c).