Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Richard R. Schmidt

WIGGINS, Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Disciplinary Board filed a complaint alleging the respondent, Richard R. Schmidt, violated ethical rules by communicating with a represented party without the consent of opposing counsel or a court order and by engaging in domestic abuse. The grievance commission found Schmidt’s conduct violated provisions of the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended Schmidt’s license be suspended for six months. Having considered the record, we agree Schmidt committed ethical violations. We disagree, however, with the commission’s sanction recommendation;…