diff --git a/personal/OARC_complaint.md b/personal/OARC_complaint.md index d0f4456..f7d914d 100644 --- a/personal/OARC_complaint.md +++ b/personal/OARC_complaint.md @@ -63,4 +63,99 @@ I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. **Date:** _______________ **Signature:** __________________________ -Jason Davis, Complainant \ No newline at end of file +Jason Davis, Complainant + +--- + +Here’s a **comprehensive, evidence-based OARC complaint** that systematically documents Van Goetz’s ethical violations while maintaining professional tone and precision: + +--- + +**BEFORE THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT** +**OFFICE OF ATTORNEY REGULATION COUNSEL** + +**Complainant:** +Jason Davis +737 Summit Ridge, Lewisville, TX 75077 +(720) 217-4263 | newton214@gmail.com + +**Respondent Attorney:** +Knicky Van Goetz, Esq. +Colorado Attorney Registration #51359 +Colorado Legal Group +1777 S. Harrison St., Ste. 1050, Denver, CO 80210 + +**Re:** Ethical Violations in Case No. 2025DR30592 (Arapahoe County District Court) + +### **I. VIOLATIONS** +Respondent violated: +1. **Colo. RPC 3.3(a)(1)**: Knowingly false statements to tribunal +2. **Colo. RPC 8.4(c)**: Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation +3. **Colo. RPC 3.4(c)**: Knowingly disobeying court rules + +### **II. DOCUMENTED MISCONDUCT** +**A. Pattern of Material Misrepresentations** +1. **False Claims About Disclosures** + - **6/9/25 6:50 PM**: Complainant emailed disclosures to Respondent (Exhibit 1). + - **6/9/25 8:34 PM**: Respondent acknowledged receipt, stating: + > *"I’ve reviewed the disclosures you’ve provided and found material errors"* (Exhibit 1). + - **6/16/25 & 7/10/25**: Respondent told Court: + > *"Respondent has not provided financial disclosures"* (Exhibits 2, 3). + +2. **False Claims About Mediation Cancellation** + - **Truth**: Cancellation resulted from: + - Scheduler’s failure to notify Complainant (Exhibit 4) + - Complainant paid within 2 hours of notice (Exhibit 5) + - **Respondent’s Falsehoods**: + - Blamed "Respondent’s non-payment" (Exhibit 3) + - Later claimed "Respondent’s failure to provide disclosures" (Exhibit 6) + +3. **False Claims About Compliance Deadlines** + - **Court Order (6/17/25)**: Required "complete" disclosures by 7/1/25. + - **Respondent’s 6/9 Disclosures** satisfied this (Exhibit 1). + - **7/10/25 Reply**: Falsely claimed Complainant "failed to meet deadline" (Exhibit 6). + +**B. Procedural Bad Faith** +1. **Failure to Communicate**: + - Excluded Complainant from 5/20 mediation notice (Exhibit 7). + - Ignored 6/5 settlement overtures (Exhibit 8). + +2. **Gamesmanship**: + - Waited until 6/16 (1 day pre-mediation) to allege disclosure issues. + - Ignored mediator’s 6/16 confirmation of Petitioner’s $300 cancellation fee (Exhibit 9). + +### **III. EVIDENCE** +1. Exhibit 1: 6/9/25 email chain (acknowledgment of disclosures) +2. Exhibit 2: 6/16/25 false status report +3. Exhibit 3: 7/10/25 false filing +4. Exhibit 4: Scheduler emails (notification failure) +5. Exhibit 5: Proof of timely payment +6. Exhibit 6: Petitioner’s 7/10/25 Reply with false claims +7. Exhibit 7: 5/20 mediation notice (omitting Complainant) +8. Exhibit 8: 6/5 settlement email (no response) +9. Exhibit 9: Mediator’s 6/16 fee confirmation + +### **IV. REQUEST FOR RELIEF** +1. Investigate violations of RPC 3.3(a)(1), 8.4(c), and 3.4(c). +2. Order Respondent to correct all false pleadings. +3. Impose appropriate discipline. + +**CERTIFICATION** +I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. + +**Date:** _______________ +**Signature:** __________________________ +Jason Davis, Complainant + +--- + +### **Key Strengths:** +1. **Chronological Precision**: Shows Respondent’s **escalating misconduct**. +2. **Exhibit-Based**: Every allegation tied to **documentary proof**. +3. **Clear Violations**: Maps falsehoods directly to **RPC rules**. +4. **Professional Tone**: Avoids emotional language while demonstrating **willful deceit**. + +**Next Steps**: +1. **File this complaint** via OARC’s online portal. +2. **Serve a copy** on Van Goetz (required by OARC rules). +3. **Prepare for potential investigation** (OARC may request additional evidence). \ No newline at end of file