Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board Vs. James Robert Axt

HECHT, Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board filed a complaint alleging the respondent, James Axt, breached ethical rules by committing domestic abuse and defying a related no-contact order. The grievance commission found Axt’s conduct violated certain provisions of the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended revocation of Axt’s law license. Having respectfully considered the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of the commission, we find Axt committed ethical violations and conclude his license to practice law should be suspended for two…