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