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

STREIT, Justice.

Michael C. Vinyard, an Iowa attorney, was convicted of fourteen counts of mail fraud and twelve counts of money laundering. Following Vinyard’s felony convictions, the Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct charged Vinyard with violating several ethics rules. The Grievance Commission recommended we revoke Vinyard’s license to practice law. Our review is required by Iowa Court Rule 35.10 (2002). We concur with the Commission’s findings and recommendation.

I. Background and Facts

Michael C. Vinyard has been a practicing attorney since 1969 in Ottumwa, Iowa.…