Here's the **cleaned-up, precise OARC complaint** incorporating all corrections and focusing strictly on **documented violations**: --- **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 #______ 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. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS** **A. False Statements Regarding Disclosures** 1. **6/9/25 6:50 PM**: I emailed complete disclosures to Respondent (Exhibit 1). 2. **6/9/25 8:34 PM**: Respondent acknowledged receipt, stating: > "I've reviewed the disclosures you've provided and found material errors" (Exhibit 1). 3. **6/16/25**: Respondent told the Court: > "Respondent has not provided financial disclosures" (Exhibit 2). **B. False Claims About Mediation Cancellation** 1. True reason: Scheduler's failure to notify me of payment deadline (Exhibit 3). 2. **6/10/25**: I paid immediately upon learning of deadline (Exhibit 4). 3. **6/16/25**: Respondent falsely told Court cancellation was due to my "noncompliance" (Exhibit 2). 4. **6/17/25**: Respondent admitted in email cancellation was due to "Ms. Davis's failure to pay" - a false claim since: - I had already paid (Exhibit 4) - Respondent knew the scheduler failed to notify me (Exhibit 3) **C. Post-Warning Misconduct** 1. **7/9/25**: I served Respondent with evidence disproving her claims (Exhibit 5). 2. **7/10/25**: She repeated false statements in court filing (Exhibit 6). ### **III. EXHIBITS** 1. Exhibit 1: 6/9/25 email chain (acknowledgment of disclosures) 2. Exhibit 2: 6/16/25 false status report 3. Exhibit 3: Scheduler emails showing notification failure 4. Exhibit 4: Proof of timely payment 5. Exhibit 5: 7/9/25 notice to Respondent 6. Exhibit 6: 7/10/25 false filing ### **IV. REQUEST FOR RELIEF** 1. Investigate Respondent for violating RPC 3.3(a)(1) and 8.4(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 --- 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).