John M. Blackburn was admitted to the California Bar 14th September 1979, but is now resigned. John graduated from California COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | John M. Blackburn |
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| First Admitted | 14 September 1979 (45 years, 8 months ago) |
| Status | Resigned |
| Bar Number | 87393 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 303-655-0188 |
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Schools
| Law School | California COL (Los Angeles CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | See Registration Card |
Address
| Current Address | P O Box 957 Brighton, CO 80601-0957 |
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History
| 24 October 1998 | Resigned (26 years, 6 months ago) Resignation, no charges pending |
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| 6 May 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 93-O-17975 |
| 9 November 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 6 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 96-N-07443 |
| 14 January 1997 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 96-N-07443 (28 years, 3 months ago) |
| 29 September 1996 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 7 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 93-O-17975 |
| 1 January 1996 | Inactive (29 years, 4 months ago) |
| 9 June 1995 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 93-O-17975 (29 years, 11 months ago) |
| 14 September 1979 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (45 years, 8 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
November 9, 1997 JOHN M. BLACKBURN [#87393], 60, of Brighton, Colo., was suspended for 90 days, stayed, and placed on one year of probation with an actual 30-day suspension. The order took effect Nov. 9, 1997. As part of an August 1996 discipline, Blackburn was ordered to comply with rule 955. Although he submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating he had complied with the requirements, the submission was late.He had stipulated to three separate acts of dishonesty and two acts of violating the California Rules of Professional Conduct.In mitigation, Blackburn's actions did not harm any clients, and he has cooperated with the bar’s investigation.September 29, 1996 JOHN M. BLACKBURN [#87393], 59, of Golden, Colo., was suspended for five years, stayed, and placed on probation for five years with 18 months actual suspension, effective Sept. 29, 1996. He was ordered to pass the MPRE and comply with rule 955. Blackburn stipulated to three separate acts of dishonesty and two acts of violating the California Rules of Professional Conduct.In one matter, to protect himself from a pending lawsuit involving a photo business, Blackburn secured a fraudulent loan and deed to the title of his home. He also gave false information on his bankruptcy petition regarding the fictitious loan. During this period, Blackburn and his wife were in the process of divorcing.In addition, the bankruptcy proceedings resulted in a $160,000 judgment against Blackburn, to be paid to a photo company. The same day Blackburn and the photo company executed a release, Blackburn quitclaimed his one-half undivided interest in his home to the photo business.A few months later, a reconveyance of the fictitious deed of trust, in favor of Blackburn and his wife, was executed and recorded. Two days later he quitclaimed his interest in the home to his wife, without notifying the photo business.Blackburn was sued by the photo company and a judgment was entered declaring the quitclaim deed fraudulent. In aggravation, Blackburn's misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing and harmed the administration of justice by necessitating litigation to set aside a fraudulent conveyance.In mitigation, Blackburn was admitted to the bar in 1979 and has no prior record of discipline. Except for one of the violations, the misconduct occurred about 10 years ago.In a discipline matter involving a child custody case, his abrupt withdrawal from the case did not harm his client. |