Legal Opinion
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Rickabaugh
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided March 5, 2007No. 05-1467PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STREIT, Justice.
In this attorney disciplinary action, William P. Rickabaugh is charged with making false statements, neglecting his clients’ legal matters, collecting an illegal fee, practicing law while his license is suspended, and failing to cooperate with the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (“Board”). We find Rickabaugh violated numerous provisions of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers. 1 We agree with the Grievance Commission’s recommendation to revoke Rickabaugh’s license to practice law.
I. Background
Rickabaugh was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1992.…
2Cases cited26 opinions
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