Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Rauch

STREIT, Justice.

An Iowa attorney is charged with improper ex parte communications with several judges, -deceiving the court, and neglect of client matters. The Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct filed a complaint with our Grievance Commission against Allan Rauch, alleging he violated several ethical rules. The Commission recommended we suspend Rauch’s license to practice law for seven months. Our review is required by Iowa Court Rule. 35.10 (2002). We agree with the Commission’s findings of misconduct and suspend Rauch’s license to practice law for one year.

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