Opinion ID: 2264034
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Text: Suspension is generally appropriate when a lawyer knows of a conflict of interest and fails to fully disclose to a client the possible effect of that conflict. Public censure is generally appropriate when a lawyer is negligent in determining whether his own interests may materially affect the representation of a client. Respondent admitted he violated Colo. RPC 1.8(a). If the Hearing Board finds he acted knowingly, but also finds substantial mitigating factors, what is the appropriate sanction for his misconduct? The Hearing Board finds the appropriate sanction for Respondent's misconduct is a suspension from the practice of law for a period of ninety days, stayed upon the successful completion of a one-year period of probation, on the condition that there shall be no further violations of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.