Legal Opinion
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Michael Jon Jacobsma
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided December 7, 2018No. 18-1267PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HECHT, Justice.
The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) charged Michael Jacobsma with violating Iowa Rule of Professional Conduct 32:1.8(j) after Jacobsma self-reported having an intimate relationship with a client. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission (commission) found Jacobsma committed the ethical violation and recommended that his license be suspended for thirty days and that he continue with mental health counseling until discharged by his therapist in writing. Upon our de novo review of the commission's recommendation, we find Jacobsma engaged in sexual…
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