Legal Opinion
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Todd W. Kowalke
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided September 14, 2018No. 18-0906PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CADY, Chief Justice.
The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board charged attorney Todd Kowalke with violating the rules of professional conduct during his representation of the executors of an estate. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission found Kowalke violated several rules of professional conduct and recommended revocation of his license to practice law. Upon our de novo review, we find Kowalke converted client funds for his personal use, and we revoke his license to practice law in the State of Iowa.
I. Background Facts and Proceedings.
Todd Kowalke practices law in Cresco, Iowa.…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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