Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. James A. Schall

HECHT, Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board brought a complaint against the respondent, James A. Sehall, alleging violations of several ethical rules as a consequence of his failure to file state income tax returns and his mishandling of a client’s criminal case. A division of this court’s grievance commission held a hearing, found Sehall violated several rules, and recommended the court impose a public reprimand. 1 Upon our de novo review, we find Schall’s conduct violated ethical rules. We suspend his license to practice law indefinitely with no possibility of…