Committee on Professional Ethics & Conduct of the Iowa State Bar Ass'n v. West

SCHULTZ, Justice.

This disciplinary proceeding arises from attorney George West’s involvement in the acquisition, resolution of proprietary rights, and sale of real estate housing an office building (property). In reviewing West’s actions concerning this property, the Grievance Commission found he committed ethical violations and recommended he be disciplined. Attorney West appealed the decision of the commission. We agree with the commission’s findings of misconduct and its recommendation that appellant’s license to practice law be suspended for one year.

Although appellant has been in the…