Opinion ID: 1231670
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Overall Conduct.

Text: We have identified several separate instances of conduct engaged in by McKittrick during the course of her collection of the fee that violated our rules of professional conduct. Moreover, the overall nature of her conduct reflected a general indifference to some of the core responsibilities that an attorney owes a client, and the legal system as a whole. See People v. Smith, 773 P.2d 522, 528 (Colo.1989). McKittrick chose to pursue a fee claim that was tainted by her own professional neglect. McKittrick then waited to pursue the collection of the fee until the imposition of an illegal interest doubled the amount owed. She then used aggressive tactics and procedures over an extensive period of time that were both illegal and unprofessional and eventually contributed to a financial burden for the client that forced her into bankruptcy. This conduct, as a whole, adversely reflects on McKittrick's judgment and fitness to practice law. See Iowa Code of Prof'l Responsibility DR 1-102(A)(6). It was also prejudicial to the administration of justice. Id. DR 1-102(A)(5).