Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Walker

WIGGINS, Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) filed a complaint alleging Ronald F. Walker violated numerous rules of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers (Code). Walker acknowledged if the matter proceeded to evidentiary hearing before the Grievance Commission (Commission), he could not successfully defend against the charges. The parties agreed to submit the matter to the Commission upon a stipulation in lieu of an evidentiary hearing. The Board and Walker stipulated to the facts of the complaint, to certain violations of the Code, and to a…