Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Ackerman

BAKER, Justice.

The complainant, Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board, filed charges against the respondent, Ivan J. Ackerman, alleging violations of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers and Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct in two separate probate matters. 1 The parties entered into a stipulation with regard to Ackerman’s ethical violations. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission found Ackerman violated our ethical rules and recommended a ninety-day suspension. Upon our de novo review, we concur in the commission’s conclusion that the respondent violated…