Opinion ID: 2590366
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: The Ada E. Smith Trust Matter

Text: On or about June 25, 2007, less than two years after agreeing to refrain from the practice of law in consolidated case number 05PDJ035, Respondent filed a Notice of Election and Demand for Sale by Public Trustee with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder. Respondent signed this document and others in the foreclosure action as Agent or Agent of Owner. Respondent also submitted a bid of $29,672.20 and other documents arising out of the notice of election and demand. [7] While none of these documents necessitated a legal or adjudicatory analysis by a judge, the Public Trustee, other official, or the appearance of Respondent in a court of law, the Hearing Board finds that the Notice of Election and Demand for Sale by Public Trustee and other foreclosure documents submitted to the Public Trustee were in-fact legal documents as the term is commonly used and understood; that is, documents affecting legal rights. [8]