In Re Green’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “much of [Green's] ability to meet his support obligations stems from his own decisions and unwillingness to obtain work that is commensurate with his true potential earning capacity.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People v. Quigley · People v. McQuitty

2. “1. JEAN SHAMA NELSON, attorney registration number 15625 is suspended from the practice of law effective thirty-one days from the date of this Order for a period of eighteen (18) months. Sixteen (16) months are imposed for the child support related violations 5 and an additional two months for the knowing failure to respond to requests from the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. On or after February 1, 2002, upon satisfactory proof of payment in full of the child support arrearage or the approval by the appropriate court of a negotiated payment plan, Nelson may apply for reinstatement to the practice of law pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.29. If Nelson is reinstated from this disciplinary suspension before the passage of one year and one day of the suspension period, he will be placed on probation for a period of three years. The conditions of such probation are: (1) each month Nelson shall certify to the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel that he is in full compliance with his court ordered child support obligations; and (2) Nelson shall not violate any of The Rules of Professional Conduct. If Nelson is not reinstated before the passage of one year and one day of the suspension period, he must petition for reinstatement pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.29. Prior to reinstatement under C.R.C.P. 251.29, and as a condition thereof, Nelson must establish that he has either satisfied his past due child support obligations or, if he has negotiated a payment plan approved by the appropriat”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People v. Nelson

3. “Suspension is appropriate when a lawyer knowingly violates a court order or rule, and there is injury or potential injury to a client or a party, or interference or potential interference with a legal proceeding.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People v. Johnson