Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Michael Hocine Said

CADY, Chief Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Dis-eiplinaiy Board charged attorney Michael Hocine Said with violating the rules of professional conduct for failing to communicate with his client, making a false statement to the court, and failing to comply with fee and trust account requirements. Following a hearing, the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa found Said violated several rules and recommended a thirty-day suspension. On our review, we find Said violated the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and impose a thirty-day suspension.

I. Background Facts and Prior…