Opinion ID: 2551984
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Heading: Count IIIThe Nell Matter

Text: On April 18, 2005, John Nell of A.J. Auto Group purchased a 2001 Dodge 3500 truck from Foreign Car Sales, LLC for $7,500. According to an affidavit signed by Mr. Nell on August 29, 2005, respondent showed the vehicle to Mr. Nell and negotiated the sales price on behalf of Foreign Car Sales, LLC. Mr. Nell's affidavit also indicated that respondent signed Janet Lee's name to the bill of sale as the salesperson for Foreign Car Sales, LLC and then notarized the document. [2] After examining several documents containing both respondent's handwriting and signature and Ms. Lee's handwriting and signature, Robert Foley, a handwriting expert, eliminated Ms. Lee as the signer of her name to the bill of sale. Mr. Foley also determined there were indications that respondent signed Ms. Lee's name to the bill of sale. Additionally, Mr. Foley determined respondent filled out the bill of sale. The ODC alleged respondent's conduct violated the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 8.4(a) and 8.4(c).