Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Verla Jean Bartley

CADY, Chief Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board charged attorney Verla Jean Bartley with violating the rules of professional conduct based on neglect, misrepresentations, and trust account and fee violations in the representation of the executors in two separate estates. After reviewing a written stipulation entered into by the parties, the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa found Bart-ley violated several rules and recommended a 180-day suspension.

I. Background Facts and Prior Proceedings.

Verla Jean Bartley was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1961. She rose…