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

CADY, Justice.

In this attorney disciplinary proceeding, the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommended we revoke the license of Kenneth C. Schatz to practice law because he converted law firm funds and evaded the payment of income tax. On our de novo review, we agree with the findings and recommended sanction of the commission.

I.Background Facts and Proceedings.

Kenneth Schatz was a long-time partner in a large Sioux City law firm. He graduated from law school in 1971 and became a partner in the firm in 1979. He primarily practiced in the areas of estates and trusts, as well as…