Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Ramey

STREIT, Justice.

I. Facts and Background

The Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct (Ethics Board) filed a complaint with our Grievance Commission against respondent, James W. Ramey, alleging he violated several provisions of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility. Our Commission found the Ethics Board had proved certain of the alleged ethical violations and recommended we suspend Ramey’s license to practice law for three years. Our review is required by Court Rule 118.10. We agree with the Commission’s finding of misconduct and with the sanction recommended by the…