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

NEUMAN, Justice.

This matter is before the court for final disposition upon the recommendation of the Grievance Commission that the respondent be reprimanded for conduct violating DR 2-106(A) and DR 6-101 of the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers. In accordance with Iowa Court Rule 118.10, we have reviewed de novo the record made before the commission. We agree with the commission’s finding of misconduct and we concur in its conclusion that reprimand is the appropriate sanction.

Respondent Eldon J. Winkel has been engaged in the general practice of law in Algona, Iowa, for…