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

TERNUS, Justice.

This attorney disciplinary proceeding involves the conduct of attorney Larry Shepler in his personal business dealings with Opal Truby. The Grievance Commission recommended that Shepler’s license to practice law be revoked. We agree.

Larry Shepler has been licensed to practice law in Iowa. In 1984, he and his wife purchased a small farm on contract from Opal Truby who was then 78 years old. Tru-by was represented by an attorney in this transaction.

At the closing for the sale, Truby’s attorney and her daughter, Connie Squire, were present to assist her. There was some discussion…