C.R.C.P. 232.14. — Overview of Civil Injunction Proceedings

Civil injunction proceedings are brought by the Regulation Counsel to enjoin a respondent from the unauthorized practice of law. The Regulation Counsel files a petition for a civil injunction with the supreme court, which may refer the matter to the Presiding Disciplinary Judge to serve as a hearing master. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge will prepare a report to the supreme court. A respondent found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law may be enjoined from the unauthorized practice of law; ordered to pay restitution; assessed costs of the proceeding; and fined between $250 and $1500 for each incident of the unauthorized practice of law.