Opinion ID: 2543474
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: sanction: attorney disbarred

Text: A trial in this matter was held on February 22, 2002 before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) and Hearing Board members Edwin S. Kahn and Dante J. James, both members of the bar. Charles E. Mortimer, Jr. represented the People of the State of Colorado (the People). Karen J. Roose (Roose) appeared on her own behalf. The Complaint in Case No. 01PDJ078 was filed August 21, 2001. Roose filed an Answer on September 20, 2001. The Complaint in Case No. 01PDJ097 was filed on October 23, 2001. Roose filed a Motion to Dismiss and Answer on November 21, 2001. The PDJ denied the Motion to Dismiss by order dated December 4, 2001. [1] At trial, the People's exhibits 1 through 9 and Roose's exhibits A through C were offered and admitted into evidence. David Baumgarten and Philip Klingsmith testified on behalf of the People. Roose testified on her own behalf. The PDJ and Hearing Board heard argument of counsel, assessed the credibility of the witnesses, reviewed the exhibits admitted into evidence and the Stipulation of Facts filed by the parties on February 15, 2002, and determined the following findings of fact by clear and convincing evidence.