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

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

This attorney disciplinary proceeding involves the conduct of attorney Robert L. Sikma in his handling of his business relationship with a client, Rashelle Katseres. The Grievance Commission found Sikma violated two disciplinary rules and recommended a three month suspension of his license to practice law. Based upon our de novo review of the record, we agree with the Commission’s conclusions and substantially adopt its recommended discipline.

I. Background facts and proceedings. Respondent Robert L. Sikma is an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Iowa…