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

SNELL, Justice.

This case comes -to us for review of the recommendation of our grievance commission to suspend the license to practice law of Steven A. Stefani for a period of six months. Upon review, we agree with the commission’s report and order respondent’s license suspended for six months.

Our review of the record is de novo. Ct. R. 118.10. We give respectful consideration to the recommendations of the commission. However, the ultimate decision on what discipline is appropriate rests with this court. Iowa Supreme Ct. Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Beckman, 557 N.W.2d 94, 95 (Iowa 1996).

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