Grievance Against Robert A. Skipworth
Filed with the State Bar of Texas Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office
I. Summary of Complaint

This complaint concerns a pattern of serious professional misconduct by Texas-licensed attorney Robert A. Skipworth. The evidence, detailed below and supported by the attached exhibits, demonstrates that Mr. Skipworth has engaged in:
- Material Misrepresentation and Dishonesty: Making verifiably false statements in writing from his Texas law office about whom he represents to intimidate Texas residents.
- Bad Faith and Retaliatory Litigation: Filing a lawsuit in a Texas court (2025DCV1201) to retaliate against me for exposing his misconduct.
- Undisclosed Conflict of Interest: Simultaneously representing multiple clients with conflicting interests in the aforementioned Texas lawsuit.
- A Pattern of Unethical Conduct: The actions in Texas are part of a broader, documented pattern of professional misconduct, including filing a separate lawsuit in New Mexico without client authority, willful negligence, and complicity in his clients' unlawful acts.
II. Factual Background
A. Misconduct Directly Related to Texas Jurisdiction
- On March 20, 2024, in response to my investigation of his clients' activities at the Sierra del Sol (SDS) HOA in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Skipworth sent a letter from his Texas law office to me and a Texas homeowner. In this letter, he falsely claimed, "I represent the interests of Sierra del Sol." This was an attempt to intimidate me and interfere with my investigation. (Exhibit N)
- This claim was a material misrepresentation. Mr. Skipworth's own client, Gil Stoltz (a Texas resident), later testified under oath in a Texas deposition, "Robert Skipworth does not represent Sierra Del Sol." This was also publicly confirmed by the SDS board president, vice president, and the owner of its management company, DANA Properties (a Texas entity). (Exhibit AL, p. 39; Exhibit AI)
- On April 3, 2024, Mr. Skipworth was paid $150 from SDS HOA funds for "legal matters." Given that he did not represent the HOA, this suggests a pretextual payment, arranged by his clients who controlled the HOA's finances, to create a false paper trail for his claim of representation. (Exhibit P)
- After I publicly exposed his false statement at the SDS annual meeting on February 11, 2025, and had him trespassed from the property on February 15, 2025, Mr. Skipworth filed lawsuit 2025DCV1201 in El Paso County against me on behalf of Gil Stoltz and DANA Properties; they all three had an axe to grind. This lawsuit was a direct act of retaliation for exposing their misconduct. (Exhibit AI, Exhibit AJ)
B. Pattern of Misconduct Evidenced by Concurrent New Mexico Actions
Mr. Skipworth's actions in Texas are part of a broader pattern of unethical conduct, as demonstrated by his concurrent actions in a related matter involving the El Mirador HOA (EMHOA) in New Mexico, for which he was also counsel.
- Retaliatory Retention: On January 28, 2023, I questioned the EMHOA Treasurer's non-payment of dues. In retaliation, the board retained Mr. Skipworth, who immediately began preparing for a "laswuit [sic]" against me. (Exhibit A, Exhibit H)
- Complicity in a Cover-Up: Mr. Skipworth was consulted by the EMHOA board before they secretly filed a 16-year-old, procedurally invalid bylaw amendment to retroactively justify the Treasurer's actions. (Exhibit B, Exhibit J)
- Willful Negligence, Animus, and Dishonesty: When I formally notified him of his clients' unlawful actions, Mr. Skipworth admitted he had "not researched the accuracy" of my claims and dismissed the legal threat by stating I was "too cheap" to go to court. His emails show a clear personal animus, asking his client's agent, "When can I sue this guy?" Furthermore, after receiving a formal demand letter from the Davis Miles law firm on behalf of my wife in October 2023, Mr. Skipworth simply forwarded it to his client without advice. Ten months later, he falsely denied to his client's agent that he had ever received the letter. (Exhibit E, Exhibit AC, Exhibit L, Exhibit M, Exhibit V)
- Acting Without Client Authority: On November 21, 2024, Mr. Skipworth filed a foreclosure lawsuit in New Mexico against my wife, Leticia Trevino, in direct defiance of his client's formally adopted policy not to foreclose for amounts under $7,500. His own office had confirmed in writing just two days prior that the complaint "were not filed" per the board's instructions. (Exhibit U, Exhibit AF, Exhibit AG)
III. Violations of Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
Based on the foregoing facts, Robert A. Skipworth has violated the following Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct:
- Rule 4.01 (Truthfulness in Statements to Others): By making a material misrepresentation in writing that he represented the Sierra del Sol HOA when he did not.
- Rule 3.01 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions): By filing a retaliatory lawsuit in Texas (2025DCV1201) and by filing foreclosure lawsuits in New Mexico that he knew were contrary to his client's instructions and policies.
- Rule 1.06 (Conflict of Interest): By representing co-plaintiffs Gil Stoltz and DANA Properties against the Sierra del Sol HOA's new leadership, and by representing both the El Mirador HOA and its management company, DANA Properties, without disclosure and to the detriment of the HOA.
- Rule 1.01 (Competent and Diligent Representation): By failing to research the law and facts of a dispute, failing to know his client's own policies and bylaws, and filing actions based on incorrect legal premises.
- Rule 8.04 (Misconduct): By engaging in conduct involving dishonesty (lying to his client's agent about the Davis-Miles letter) and misrepresentation, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice through a pattern of retaliatory and bad-faith litigation.
IV. Evidence
Exhibit A
Video of Perkins questioning Treasurer Chavez's non-payment of dues.
Exhibit B
Improperly filed bylaw amendment to retroactively justify non-payment.
Exhibit C
Email from Skipworth endorsing hiring DANA to "shield the board."
Exhibit D
Formal notice from Perkins to Skipworth detailing meeting violations.
Exhibit E
Email from Skipworth admitting he had "not researched the accuracy" of claims.
Exhibit F
Management contract from unlawful meeting.
Exhibit G
Statutorily deficient special meeting notice.
Exhibit H
Invoice showing retention to address "COMPLAINTS AGAINST RONALD PERKINS."
Exhibit I
Email regarding a "Perkins Violations Hearing."
Exhibit J
Email from board admitting they consulted with Skipworth before filing amendment.
Exhibit K
Email from Skipworth showing bias: "This guy must be a buddy with Perkins."
Exhibit L
Formal letter from law firm to Skipworth detailing improper violation notice.
Exhibit M
Email showing Skipworth forwarding legal letter to client without advice.
Exhibit N
The "Hockenberry Letter," with material misrepresentation.
Exhibit O
Email from Perkins challenging Skipworth's false claim of representation.
Exhibit P
Check ledger suggesting a pretextual payment to Skipworth.
Exhibit Q
Official Cease and Desist letter from TREC to DANA Properties.
Exhibit R
Email from DANA demanding EMHOA pay for its legal defense.
Exhibit S
Letter from EMHOA President rejecting DANA's demand.
Exhibit T
Email from Skipworth referring to homeowners as the "Ron Perkins faction."
Exhibit U
Official minutes documenting the $7,500 foreclosure policy.
Exhibit V
Email where Skipworth falsely denies receiving a legal letter.
Exhibit W
Email from Skipworth's office requesting invoice for Leticia Trevino.
Exhibit X
Email from DANA formally notifying Skipworth's office of the foreclosure policy.
Exhibit Y
Vague and deficient violation letter sent by Skipworth.
Exhibit Z
Email from Perkins to Skipworth threatening bar complaints.
Exhibit AA
Email from Skipworth asking to sue anyway: "I really want to file this one."
Exhibit AB
Formal violation report from Perkins to Skipworth.
Exhibit AC
Email from Skipworth asking, "When can I sue this guy?"
Exhibit AD
Email from Skipworth confirming his awareness of the foreclosure policy.
Exhibit AE
Email from EMHOA board reiterating desire for "amicable agreement."
Exhibit AF
Email from Skipworth's secretary confirming complaints were not filed.
Exhibit AG
Official court complaint filed against Leticia Trevino in defiance of policy.
Exhibit AH
Official court complaint filed against Daniel Loya in defiance of policy.
Exhibit AI
Video of SDS HOA board denying Skipworth represents them.
Exhibit AJ
Video of Perkins having Skipworth trespassed from the SDS clubhouse.
Exhibit AK
Deposition transcript where EMHOA rep testifies she was unaware of lawsuit.
Exhibit AL
Deposition transcript where Gil Stoltz testifies Skipworth does not represent SDS HOA.
V. Case Updates
[As the case progresses through the State Bar's disciplinary system, updates will be posted here. This will include responses from the attorney, decisions from the CDC, and any other relevant developments.]