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

LARSON, Justice.

The Grievance Commission of this court has filed its findings and recommendations for sanctions in this attorney disciplinary case involving the respondent, Marcia A. Miller. On our de novo review under Court Rule 118.10, we agree with the commission’s finding of ethical violations but conclude that its recommendation of a public reprimand is not an adequate sanction. We suspend the respondent’s license for a minimum of sixty days.

I. Facts.

The hearing before the commission established the following facts. From May 1, 1992, to January 22, 1993, the respondent was employed as an…