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People v. Standley. 08PDJ109. December 8, 2008. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended James J. Standley (Attorney Registration No. 18427) from the practice of law for a period of sixty days, all stayed upon the successful completion of a two-year period of probation, effective December 8, 2008. Respondent failed to supervise contractors regarding collection work they performed on his behalf. His failure to supervise resulted in numerous debtors feeling embarrassed, insulted, and frustrated. Respondent also knowingly failed to take action in a client matter, which led to the dismissal of the case. His misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.3, 1.4(a), 1.16(d), 4.4, and 5.3.

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