In re Bell

This matter is before the Court as a result of a report of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The Executive Committee has found Attorney-Respondent, Richard C. Bell, guilty of misconduct. We agree that he is guilty of misconduct but disagree with the sanction recommended.

The facts are not greatly in dispute. Curt 0. Wood, Sr. and his wife, Jacqueline Wood, jointly owned a parcel of real estate subject to a mortgage. The mortgage holder brought an action to foreclosure. The Respondent represented Mr. Wood. Mrs. Wood was in default and did not participate in the…