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

CADY, Justice.

This is an attorney disciplinary proceeding. The claim involves a request by a lawyer for a bogus fee from a client, and the failure of the lawyer to subsequently account for the receipt of the money to his law firm. The grievance commission found the conduct constituted moral turpitude, as well as dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in violation of various disciplinary rules. It recommended revocation of the license to practice law. On our review, we agree with the findings and the recommended sanction of the commission.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Donald L.…