People v. Sanford. 09PDJ034. April 22, 2009. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Russell B. Sanford (Attorney Registration No. 17499) from the practice of law for a period of sixty days, effective May 26, 2009. Respondent entered into numerous business transactions with his client. He knowingly failed to advise his business partner/client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent counsel on various transactions nor did his client provide informed consent, by a signed writing, to Respondent’s role in the various transactions. Respondent’s misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.8(a).