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

TERNUS, Justice.

The Grievance Commission of the Iowa Supreme Court recommends that the court suspend the license of attorney Frank B. Adams for no less than thirty days based on his multiple violations of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility. Although we agree with the Commission’s findings with respect to the ethical violations, we believe that Adams’ conduct warrants a more severe sanction. Therefore, we suspend Adams’ license to practice law for three months.

I, Factual Background.

Adams does not dispute the facts giving rise to this disciplinary action. Adams has practiced law in…