v. Suarez-Quilty, 912 N.W.2d 150, 158 (Iowa 2018), a fact we think is clear from the record of Aeilts's allocution. WebCase No. If a lawyer violates an ethical rule, the lawyer may be disciplined. Fisher's legal practice showed a clear pattern of misconduct across several clients. Fisher's failure to notify Reiter of outstanding opposing attorney fees and to timely return complete discovery to the opposing party led to contempt charges against Reiter. We reject Aeilts's arguments that his misrepresentations to the court were not knowing or intentional but due to his negligence and incompetence. Instead, a prosecutor from another county handled Aeilts's case. The second is the Grievance Commission. 21-0672 Case No. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct at 78788. C. Iowa Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 32:8.4(d). Curt N. Daniels, Chariton, Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Instead, it is enough that Aeilts made the false statements with a casual, reckless disregard for the truth. Marzen, 949 N.W.2d at 239 (quoting Muhammad, 935 N.W.2d at 28). Iowa Sup. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct Even if we credited Aeilts's argument that he forgot the details of his practice in the heat of the moment, which we don't, his sloppy or casual misrepresentations during his own sentencing allocution would still violate rule 32:8.4(c) under Ramey. We reject his insistence that his statements to the court that he was not a criminal attorney and had handled maybe two or three OWIs were inaccurate off-the-cuff statements made in the heat of the moment when he was under stress in response to the prosecution's request for a heavier sentence. E. A.H. On September 1, 2017, A.H. and Fisher entered into an attorneyclient relationship. Sometimes lawyers handle money for clients. The Attorney Disciplinary Board is the agency of the Supreme Court of Iowa that receives, initiates, and investigates complaints of ethical misconduct filed against attorneys who are authorized to practice in Iowa. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board brought a complaint against the respondent, John W. Gailey, alleging multiple violations of our ethical rules. An attorney only need to have made a false statement to a court with the aim to mislead to violate the rule, Iowa Sup. WebI. Id. Instead, we take into consideration the totality of facts and circumstances in each case. In Khowassah, we found an attorney violated rule 32:8.4(b) when he committed his second OWI and rule 32:8.4(c) because he kept military leave pay that he was not entitled to receive. v. Barry, 762 N.W.2d 129, 139 (Iowa 2009)). v. Travis Autor, Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging Institutes of Omaha, LLC, and Omaha Stem Cells, LLC. Iowa Sup. Aeilts's conduct had the effect to mislead rather than inform and was a violation of rule 32:8.4(c). The ADB can dismiss meritless complaints and can issue certain types of discipline. If you change your address or phone number, let your lawyer know right away. Later in the day, Robinson responded to Aeilts's texts asking, What's up? Aeilts responded with two more text messages: Made a mistake that'll be coming across your desk. Please try again. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. B. Mitigating and Aggravating Factors. Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. On their face, there was nothing untoward about the messages. v. Turner, 918 N.W.2d 130, 15354 (Iowa 2018). See Iowa Sup. v. Wheeler, 824 N.W.2d 505, 509 (Iowa 2012). All Rights Reserved. WebOral Argument Schedule. After a hearing, a division of the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa found Conroy violated numerous provisions of our rules of 844 N.W.2d 456, 46263 (Iowa 2014). A complainant need not be a US citizen. and J.B.W. No. If you change your mind about the legal matter, keep the lawyer informed. However, mental health challenges must show a relationship to the unethical conduct to be considered a mitigating circumstance. C. Dustin Hallett. See Iowa Sup. The whole structure of ethical standards is derived from the paramount need for lawyers to be trustworthy. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct A division of the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa filed a report recommending that we suspend Gailey's license to practice law in Iowa for thirty days. The second is the Grievance Commission. WebOral Argument Schedule. Lastly, we have the discretion to impose a greater or lesser sanction than what the commission has recommended upon proof of an ethical violation. Kieffer-Garrison, 951 N.W.2d at 36 (quoting Noel, 923 N.W.2d at 582). This suspension applies to all facets of the practice of law as provided in Iowa Court Rule 34.23(3), and Fisher must notify any remaining clients as outlined in Iowa Court Rule 34.24. The Marion County Sheriff's Office also cited Aeilts for Failure to Maintain Control in violation of Iowa Code section 321.288(1). Once the complaint is filed by the ADB, the following procedure then takes place: 2023 Iowa Judicial Branch. When assessing whether a lawyer has violated rule 32:8.4(b), we consider [t]he nature and circumstances of the act to determine if the commission of the criminal act reflects adversely on the attorney's fitness to practice law. Iowa Sup. 22-1646 Decided: January 20, 2023 Waterman, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all justices joined. It should go without saying that misrepresenting facts to a court and to law enforcement violates the rules of professional conduct Iowa attorneys take an oath to uphold. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission (commission) determined the Board proved a majority of its charges and recommends we suspend Fisher's license for one year. After the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) filed a complaint against the attorney, the parties reached a stipulation of facts, violations, and sanctions. At no point during the three-minute-and-thirty-two-second audio recording did Cornelison make any threats that he was going to physically assault or harm Aeilts. Fisher answered both complaints. Further, the messages were not unlike requests for leniency and a quick disposition an attorney might ask for any other client. ; see also Iowa Sup. Upon our de novo review of the record, we suspend Fisher's license for one year. The entire complaint process is confidential until such time as the Grievance Commission files a report of its findings and a recommendation of public discipline with the Iowa Supreme Court. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. After the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) filed a complaint against the attorney, the parties reached a stipulation of facts, violations, and sanctions. Regardless of whether anyone was actually harmed, Aeilts's conduct was an aggravating, not a mitigating, factor for Aeilts's actions in this case. 45.7(4) (notification of fee withdrawal). WebThe first is the Attorney Disciplinary Board. Recognizing the potential for someone to not have perfect recollection of an event, we remarked that the inability of a person to accurately recall an event does not necessarily lead to the conclusion that the person's inaccurate recollection is an expression of dishonesty or deceit. Id. The Boards jurisdiction extends to the attorneys license alone. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. v. Moonen, 706 N.W.2d 391, 402 (Iowa 2005) (holding that [h]arm to others is an aggravating factor). Pursuant to Iowa Court Rule 35.11(2), the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board was granted permission to appeal from the findings and recommendations of the Grievance Commission concerning alleged disciplinary rule violations by the respondent attorney. Aeilts's alleged inexperience provides no excuse for his violation of this rule. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. A relatively inexperienced Iowa attorney had too much on his plate and, as a result, missed court deadlines and appearances. v. Templeton, 784 N.W.2d 761, 767 (Iowa 2010)). No. In Postma, we found an attorney violated the Code of Professional Responsibility when he maliciously filed criminal complaints against eleven different people who had brought ethics complaints against him. In addition to a clear, written statement describing the alleged unethical conduct, copies of important documents should be attached. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. No. (quoting Templeton, 784 N.W.2d at 767). The second is the Grievance Commission. 32:3.4(d) (diligence with regard to discovery). During the phone call, Cornelison told Aeilts he was going to file an ethics complaint against him. See Iowa Sup. Although Cornelison was not his client, the incident arose from Aeilts's representation of a client. Aeilts's actions involved separate ethical violations that took away resources from law enforcement and the court, negatively reflected on the reputation of the bar as a whole, and could have negatively impacted Cornelison's liberty had Cornelison not had a recording of the phone call to exonerate himself. We briefly summarize the commission's factual findings surrounding the ethics violations. The Board may dismiss the complaint or impose a private admonition. Moreover, Fisher's posttrial brief appears to shift a substantial amount of blame to his clients, opposing counsel, and even judges for his ethics violations. In June 2017, Dustin Hallett asked Fisher to file a custody modification action to gain sole custody of two minor children from Rebecca Holbrook, but Fisher struggled to get Holbrook served. 45.2(3)(a) (complete records of funds and other property). State of Iowa, ex rel., Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General of Iowa. v. Barnhill, 885 N.W.2d 408, 42627 (Iowa 2016) (suspending lawyer's license for six months for filing a frivolous counterclaim against a former client). A complaint form may be obtained here or by contacting the Board by telephone at 515-348-4680. If the Board decides to impose a private admonition or recommend public reprimand, you will be so notified following a slight delay during which the lawyer is advised of the Boards decision. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Considering Retiring From The Practice of Law? The court sentenced Aeilts to three days in the Wayne County Jail and a $315 fine on the Malicious Prosecution charge. Specifically, Aeilts misrepresented facts to law enforcement and to the court during two separate incidents. We must consider any mitigating or aggravating factors before we determine a sanction. v. Travis Autor, Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging Institutes of Omaha, LLC, and Omaha Stem Cells, LLC. at 180. Commission on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Information for Current Shorthand Reporters, Judicial Branch Building and Courthouse Tours, Judicial Branch Building Media Interviews. On October 26, 2020, the Board amended its complaint to reflect a removal of a count but maintained ethical violations occurred during the representation or interactions with Haylie Reiter, Michelle Curry, Dustin Hallett, J.H., A.H., and C.B.W., along with various trust account violations. at 65758. v. Nine, 920 N.W.2d 825, 82728 (Iowa 2018)). The number of violations across several ethics rules and aggravating circumstances warrants a lengthy suspension. The Board cannot impose fines, imprison an attorney, obtain a financial settlement or reduction of fees, or change the outcome of a civil or criminal case. Iowa Sup. The Attorney Disciplinary Board receives the initial complaint of unethical conduct by Iowa attorneys. at 467. IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD v. FISHER. If you believe your lawyer has lied to you (for example, to cover up neglect of your matter), you may file a complaint. Contact us. v. Axt, 791 N.W.2d 98, 102 (Iowa 2010)). v. Gottschalk, 729 N.W.2d 812, 821 (Iowa 2007)). Aeilts drove his car through a cornfield, damaging his vehicle and the field, and placed other drivers at risk of injury when he then drove another six miles before being stopped. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board filed a complaint against the respondent, James S. Conroy, alleging he violated the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct. WebCase No. Ct. Bd. We suspend Andrew Aeilts's license to practice law with no possibility for reinstatement for six months. This standard is more demanding than proof by a preponderance of the evidence but less demanding than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Id. The parties agreed that Aeilts violated rule 32:8.4(b) and rule 32:8.4(d) with respect to the Malicious Prosecution charge, but Aeilts argued his actions did not violate rule 32:8.4(c) and his texts to Robinson did not violate rule 32:8.4(d). IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD v. AEILTS. (omission in original) (quoting Iowa Sup. If an investigation is opened, the Board sends notice with a copy of the complaint to the lawyer, who is required to provide a timely written response. v. Keele, 795 N.W.2d 507, 50910 (Iowa 2011) (discussing lawyer's prior public reprimand for his convictions of OWI and possession of drug paraphernalia); Cannon, 821 N.W.2d at 88283 (suspending lawyer's license for thirty days for convictions for operating a boat while intoxicated, possession of cocaine, and OWI); Iowa Sup. How long will the matter take? What are the unpredictable factors? v. Sporer, 897 N.W.2d 69, 8485 (Iowa 2017). 32:1.16(b)(1) and 32:1.16(d) (proper withdrawal). served or submit service by publication through the Des Moines Register, resulting in several continuances of the case. The following considerations factor into our determination of whether there was a rule 32:8.4(b) violation: the lawyer's mental state; the extent to which the act demonstrates disrespect for the law or law enforcement; the presence or absence of a victim; the extent of actual or potential injury to a victim; and the presence or absence of a pattern of criminal conduct. Ten of the cases were OWIs, and he represented other clients in a range of charges from criminal trespass to drug possession. v. Blessum, 861 N.W.2d 575, 591 (Iowa 2015). The Board filed a motion to compel on April 7. If a client is damaged by a lawyers negligence, another lawyer should be consulted as to whether legal action should be brought in court. Aeilts committed multiple rule violations involving conduct from two unrelated events. The commission recommended Aeilts's license to practice law be suspended for six months. Fisher took daily medication of Prozac and Xanax. Fisher pursued a custody modification action in September and then a termination action in November. The recorded conversation revealed that Cornelison made no such threat. Aeilts ultimately tendered an Alford1 plea to the Malicious Prosecution charge in exchange for dismissal of the False Reporting charge. WebIowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Michael D. Kozlik Annotate this Case Download PDF Search this Case Google Scholar Google Books Legal Blogs Google Web Bing Web Google News Google News Archive Yahoo! Andrew Aeilts was admitted to practice law in Iowa in 2015. Fisher provided some banking records, invoices, and retainer agreements for a few of the clients. In 1998, the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board admonished OBrien for advertising specific, primary practice areas of personal injury law, automobile accidents, work accidents, and slip-and-fall accidents without having filed a certificate of eligibility as to those areas of practice. See Iowa Sup. The Board is responsible for receiving and initiating ethics complaints against attorneys whose practice falls within the Boards jurisdiction. Iowa Sup. The record is filled with examples of clients or opposing counsel sending several emails asking for updates or questions on their cases, as well as many follow-up emails, texts, or calls that went unanswered. 21-0672: State of Iowa v. Royriguez Patterson Filed Jan 13, 2023 View Opinion No. The Board is funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by attorneys who are authorized to practice in our state. 22-1646 Decided: January 20, 2023 Waterman, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all justices joined. After a hearing, a division of the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa found Conroy violated numerous provisions of our rules of The parties waived a formal hearing and submitted the matter on the basis of a Partial Stipulation. The commission's report recommended that we suspend Fisher's license to practice law for one year. 22-1646 Case No. Get a free directory Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. v. Muhammad, 935 N.W.2d 24, 38 (Iowa 2019)). Click here for the Board's current informational brochure. at 683. In summary, we conclude Aeilts violated rules 32:8.4(b), 32:8.4(c), and 32:8.4(d). WebThe Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board ("ADB" or "Board") is authorized and created by the Iowa Supreme Court in Court Rule 34.6. The Grievance Commission is made up of members that are geographically and gender-balanced. However, because we review attorney disciplinary matters de novo, we address each alleged violation. Hopeful we can work something out, and And hopeful we can do so quickly and quietly if possible.. at 176 (recognizing that rule 32:3.3 is found in the Advocate section of the rules). Aeilts also misrepresented material facts to law enforcement when he reported to Officer Donelson that Cornelison threatened to physically assault him, seeking to press criminal charges for harassment and obtain a no-contact order. The Board will determine whether there was an ethical violation and, if so, the appropriate next action. [M]isrepresentation is a serious breach of professional ethics. Id. County Attorneys are answerable to the voters, not the Board, for their exercise of charging discretion. v. Schmidt, 796 N.W.2d 33, 40 (Iowa 2011) (omission and alteration in original) (quoting Iowa Sup. Tara van Brederode, Allison Schmidt, and Alexis Grove, for complainant. He or she is also better educated than most people, more sophisticated and more sharply sensitized to the legal implications of a situation. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) charged an Iowa attorney, Scott D. Fisher, with numerous violations of the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct during the representation of multiple clients. On October 23, 2019, the Board filed its first complaint against Fisher. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. 21-0672: State of Iowa v. Royriguez Patterson Filed Jan 13, 2023 View Opinion No. Tara van Brederode, Allison Schmidt, and Alexis Grove, for complainant. See Iowa Sup. A relatively inexperienced Iowa attorney had too much on his plate and, as a result, missed court deadlines and appearances. Click here for the Board's current informational brochure. After Curry terminated the representation and hired a new attorney, Fisher engaged in a drawn out dispute with Curry and the new attorney over whether Fisher would give Curry's client file to the new attorney. We conclude that Fisher's unsubstantiated claim of remorse is not a mitigating circumstance. Aeilts completed eight years of service in the Armed Forces, which we consider a mitigating factor. The ADB investigates the complaint and meets quarterly to make determinations. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. In Sobel, an attorney inaccurately testified at a postconviction hearing about whether two of his clients were present at a sentencing hearing, which took place two years prior to his testimony. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 22-1646 Decided: January 20, 2023 Waterman, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all justices joined. v. Kieffer-Garrison, 951 N.W.2d 29, 3536 (Iowa 2020). Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Id. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. At the time of his allocution, Aeilts had only been practicing for five years. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. The commission pointed to several instances within the record where Fisher examined individuals on irrelevant issues. A lawyer might handle a matter in a way that is inadequate but not unethical. We tax the costs of this action to Fisher in accordance with Iowa Court Rule 36.24(1). Aeilts has engaged in community service and has represented underrepresented communities, which are also mitigating factors. Make sure you have an agreement about your lawyers fees, in writing if possible. Fisher also removed $615 of unearned money from A.H.s funds almost immediately and had substantial overlap in billing between the custody modification and the termination actions. While Aeilts's conduct is not as egregious as Postma's, which led to the revocation of his license, his false accusations that could have subjected Cornelison to criminal charges are more serious than Postma's filing of frivolous civil claims. 21-0672 Case No. Prior to being booked into the Marion County jail, Aeilts sent Assistant Marion County Attorney Mathias Robinson two text messages at 5:28 a.m. that read: Need help and 911. Aeilts knew Robinson socially and occasionally communicated with him by text message regarding cases. v. Noel, 923 N.W.2d 575, 582 (Iowa 2019). 22-1646 Case No. (quoting Iowa Sup. 32:8.1(b) (responding in disciplinary proceedings). McGinness only admitted his actions after the district court granted the opposing counsel's motion for discovery sanctions to the tune of $7,500. I had handled maybe two or three OWIs. On July 6, the Board filed a motion for sanctions for failure to provide all of the requested trust account records, subaccount records, and notices of withdrawal of trust funds for each of the requested clients. Sometimes, but such complaints often fail to understand our adversary system of justice. The law will make inferences as to a lawyer's knowledge with those considerations in mind. An attorney's casual, reckless disregard for the truth also establishes sufficient scienter to support a violation of the rule. Iowa Sup. We suspend Fisher from the practice of law without the possibility of reinstatement for one year. 45.2(3)(c) (types of acceptable records for funds). We agree that as a result of this conduct, law enforcement and court resources were diverted in an unnecessary investigation of Aeilts's charges against Cornelison. Curt N. Daniels, Chariton, 32:8.4(d) (misconduct prejudicial to justice). Rule 32:8.4(b) prohibits a lawyer from commit[ing] a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects. Iowa R. Prof'l Conduct 32:8.4(b). However, we give the commission deference to their factual findings, especially with regard to findings of demeanor and credibility of witnesses. We tax the costs of this action to Aeilts under Iowa Court Rule 36.24(1). It can initiate an investigation or disciplinary action on its own or by a complaint filed by someone else. v. Johnson, 884 N.W.2d 772, 777 (Iowa 2016)). Pursuant to Iowa Court Rule 35.11(2), the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board was granted permission to appeal from the findings and recommendations of the Grievance Commission concerning alleged disciplinary rule violations by the respondent attorney. Characterizing his conduct as an extraordinary one-time occurrence that is out of character for him, we suspended his license for six months to protect the integrity of the judicial system and the lawyers who work within it. Id. Introduction. Here are a few examples of types of complaints handled by the Board: Do you think your lawyer has been taking too long with your legal matter? Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board Respondent William Wayne Ranniger Attorney for the Complainant Allison A. Schmidt Attorney for the Respondent John C. Gray Supreme Court Oral Argument Schedule Non-Oral Sep 15, 2022 9:30 AM Supreme Court Opinion Opinion Number: 22-0796 Date Published: Oct 14, 2022 In total, the second substituted and amended complaint alleged approximately fifty individual violations across twenty separate ethics rules during the representation of six different clients. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. The lawyer must promptly and completely account for a clients money. The parties dispute whether Aeilts's conduct during his arrest for OWI violated rule 32:8.4(d) when he sent text messages to Assistant County Attorney Robinson. IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Complainant, v. Scott D. FISHER, Respondent. If there is any significant delay in receiving money from a lawyer or in getting a complete accounting, a complaint can be filed. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. But even if he simply misspoke, it was still a matter constituting misconduct. Id. See Iowa Sup. We stated, [I]t does not appear that Ramey was attempting to deceive the court. News Ask a Lawyer Question: Add details 120 Ask Question Find a Lawyer Lawyers - Get Listed Now! Although he said he had never even handled a simple assault, he had actually represented clients for assault in two separate criminal cases. 22-1646 Case No. Cases involving false statements have a wide range of sanctions. Aeilts maintains that he did not intentionally make false statements to the court, relying on Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Sobel, 779 N.W.2d 782 (Iowa 2010). [T]he law takes account of a lawyer's legal training and experience in assessing his or her state of mind. The Board is responsible for receiving and initiating ethics complaints against attorneys whose practice falls within the Boards jurisdiction. Based on these violations, the commission recommended a suspension of one year. We also note that Fisher admitted to wrongdoing for some of the Board's charges either in his answer or during the proceedings. Id. Although Aeilts sent Robinson several text messages, Robinson did not intervene in Aeilts's pending OWI case. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. v. Clarity, 838 N.W.2d 648, 660 (Iowa 2013) (treating prior military service as a mitigating factor). Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Aeilts's conduct with regard to the Malicious Prosecution conviction violated rule 32:8.4(d). We turn first to Aeilts's misrepresentations during his allocution. The Board requested any fee agreements, all trust account records, all subaccount records, and all notices sent to clients upon withdrawal of funds held in trust with regards to Reiter, Curry, A.H., and C.B.W. 21-1799 Decided: May 13, 2022 Oxley, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all justices joined. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. All of these representations to the court were false. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Appellee, v. Andrew Gatton AEILTS, Appellant. When determining whether a lawyer violated rule 43:8.4(c), we focus on whether the effect of the lawyer's conduct is to mislead rather than to inform. Haskovec, 869 N.W.2d at 560. The conduct bringing Aeilts to the Board's attention began on August 21, 2018, when Randy Cornelison, the father of one of Aeilts's clients, called Aeilts to complain about the lack of progress on his son's custody case and to get his son's retainer back. 22-1646: Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Curt N. Daniels Filed Jan 20, 2023 View Opinion No. v. Travis Autor, Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging Institutes of Omaha, LLC, and Omaha Stem Cells, LLC. Iowa R. Prof'l Conduct 32:3.3. The first is the Attorney Disciplinary Board. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. Anyone with knowledge of facts showing ethical misconduct by a lawyer may file a complaint. Though county attorneys and other prosecutors are bound by ethics rules, their discretion whether or not to initiate a criminal prosecution is seldom a basis for a complaint of ethical misconduct. Iowa Sup. On February 7, 2017, Michelle Curry hired Fisher to represent her in a marriage dissolution. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (Board) charged an Iowa attorney, Scott D. Fisher, with numerous violations of the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct during the representation of multiple clients. v. Meyer, 944 N.W.2d 61, 69 (Iowa 2020)).
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