Committee on Professional Ethics & Conduct of the Iowa State Bar Ass'n v. Piazza

McGIVERIN, Justice.

This is a de novo review of the Grievance Commission’s findings and recommendations in an attorney disciplinary proceeding involving respondent John J. Piazza conducted pursuant to Iowa Supreme Court Rule 118.10. We revoke his license to practice law.

A complaint consisting of four counts was filed by the Committee on Professional Ethics and Conduct of the Iowa State Bar Association (Committee) against respondent before our Grievance Commission (Commission). The complaint alleged that respondent violated various ethical considerations and disciplinary rules in the course of…