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

CADY, Justice.

This case is before us on a report of a division of the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa. The Grievance Commission found Alan L. Bernard violated the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility by committing a criminal act, making a false statement to the Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct, and neglecting client matters. The Commission recommended a one-year suspension. Upon our respectful consideration of the matter, we find Bernard violated the Code of Professional Responsibility as alleged, and suspend his license to practice law…