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

CARTER, Justice.

This matter is before us on the appeal of attorney Adelbert L. Martin (appellant) from the findings and recommendations of the Grievance Commission (Commission) that his license to practice law should be suspended. Such appeal is permitted by Iowa Supreme Court Rule 118.11. Our review on appeals under that rule is de novo. The findings and recommendations of the Commission are not binding, but we accord them respectful consideration. Committee on Professional Ethics and Conduct v. Rabe, 284 N.W.2d 234, 235 (Iowa 1979).

The Commission heard evidence presented on a complaint…