On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Colorado suspended attorney Juliet Rene Piccone for three years following a disciplinary agreement.
The case is entitled “People v. Juliet Rene Piccone,” with case no. 24PDJ007.
The suspension stems from multiple complaints regarding Piccone’s handling of client matters. In July 2023, a client engaged Piccone after paying a consultation fee of $250. Subsequently, the client paid a retainer of $2,500 for legal services. However, Piccone failed to act on the case after receiving a notice that the court had rejected her filing due to errors. Despite the client’s repeated attempts to contact her, Piccone did not respond, leading the client to file a pro se complaint. Notably, she misappropriated the retainer for personal use. It was only in March 2024 that Piccone refunded the full amount to the client.
In a separate matter, another prospective client paid for a virtual consultation but found that Piccone did not attend the scheduled meeting. The individual attempted to reach her but received no response. After disputing the charge with his credit card company, the payment was reversed.
Further complicating her professional conduct, Piccone was retained by a couple for $3,000 to defend them in a civil lawsuit. Although she filed an answer and counterclaim in April 2023, she failed to maintain communication with the clients or respond to opposing counsel. This led to the court entering a default judgment against the clients, who had to seek new legal representation. Fortunately, the new attorney managed to overturn the default judgment, leading to a trial set for January 2025, while Piccone refunded the retainer in 2024.
Piccone’s actions were found to violate several rules of professional conduct. The disciplinary ruling highlights significant mitigation factors in determining the length of her suspension. To be reinstated, Piccone must prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that she has rehabilitated and complies with all applicable disciplinary orders and rules.
According to avvo.com, Ms. Piccone is an animal attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado. She attended the University of Colorado School of Law, graduating in 1999. She acquired her law license in Colorado in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
