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

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

In this attorney discipline proceeding involving respondent attorney James W. Hall, we review the Grievance Commission’s findings, conclusions and recommendation pursuant to Iowa Supreme Court Rule 118.11. Our review is de novo. See Iowa Sup.Ct.R. 118.11.

The Grievance Commission found that respondent violated numerous disciplinary rules. The violations stem from a $350,000 loan respondent received from the Citizens State Bank, Hopkinton, Iowa, allegedly through dishonesty, and numerous business ventures with a client, Walter Ronk. The commission recommended a four…