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

CARTER, Justice.

This matter comes before us on a review of the findings and recommendations of the Grievance Commission concerning a disciplinary complaint against respondent, Steven E. Mayer, a practicing attorney. Our review of that recommendation is required pursuant to Iowa Supreme Court Rule 118.10. We give respectful consideration to the findings and recommendations of the Grievance Commission but are free to make all necessary determinations anew. Committee on Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Freed, 341 N.W.2d 757, 758 (Iowa 1983).

The Grievance Commission found that in June 1986 Loren…