Padilla v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline

Opinion by

PHIL HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

Ricardo G. Padilla (“Padilla”) appeals his disbarment. Padilla raises three points of error, contending: (1) he was not given 45 days notice as required by rule 245 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure; (2) trial de novo in the district court was improper; and (3) the trial court improperly considered hearsay evidence in rendering its decision. We overrule each of Padilla’s points of error and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Background

The Commission for Lawyer Discipline (“Commission”) filed a disciplinary petition against Padilla based on a…