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

HARRIS, Justice.

This disciplinary proceeding presents no factual dispute. Thomas Rowe (respondent) received money in trust for his client and commingled it with his own. The money was then appropriated to respondent’s own use. Respondent, who has made restitution, does not resist the commission’s recommendation of the six month suspension. We believe the circumstances demand revocation.

Respondent was retained by a plumbing contractor to collect a $2900 claim secured by a mechanic’s lien. The claim was settled for $1500 which amount respondent received August 8, 1973. The money was not placed…