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

LAVORATO, Justice.

This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises out of G. Richard Apland’s representation of Dennis Vonnahme who was charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI). The Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct alleged Apland committed numerous ethical violations. The Grievance Commission concluded Apland committed only one of those violations and recommended a public reprimand. Although we conclude Apland committed more ethical violations than the commission found, we nevertheless agree with the commission’s recommendation of a public reprimand.

Apland has not…