Under rule 32:8.4(d), It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to engage in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice. Iowa R. Prof'l Conduct 32:8.4(d). v. Noel, 923 N.W.2d 575, 582 (Iowa 2019). v. Baldwin, 857 N.W.2d 195, 215 (Iowa 2014). v. Kieffer-Garrison, 951 N.W.2d 29, 38 (Iowa 2020) (holding the court generally subjects attorneys who actively disregard this fundamental baseline [of honesty] to sanctions ranging from six-month license suspension to revocation); Beauvais, 948 N.W.2d at 518 (suspending lawyer for three months for falsely claiming to the court and opposing counsel that his client had accepted a settlement and misrepresenting to his client that she would be punished by the court if she did not sign the settlement agreement). by April 5, 2020. The commission granted the motion for sanctions. v. Bowles, 794 N.W.2d 1, 7 (Iowa 2011). 32:8.4(d) (misconduct prejudicial to justice). C. Dustin Hallett. See Iowa Sup. The commission pointed to several instances within the record where Fisher examined individuals on irrelevant issues. v. Springer, 904 N.W.2d 589, 597 (Iowa 2017) (quoting Iowa Sup. See Iowa Sup. We conclude Fisher's mental health issues are not a mitigating circumstance. As part of its responsibility to supervise lawyers and in the interest of promoting public confidence in the legal system, the Iowa Supreme Court has created procedures for addressing complaints concerning alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The commission concluded that Aeilts violated all the rules alleged by the Board but agreed with Aeilts that he did not violate rule 32:8.4(d) when he texted the assistant county attorney. We suspend Andrew Aeilts's license to practice law with no possibility for reinstatement for six months. Hopeful we can work something out, and And hopeful we can do so quickly and quietly if possible.. Fisher later revealed Reiter's outstanding legal fees in a publicly viewable online exchange. 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. Fisher did not respond to a guardian ad litem's continuance motion and did not update A.H. on various aspects of the case. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Fisher ultimately moved to withdraw on Friday, July 20, at 2:21 p.m. before a Monday, July 23 8:30 a.m. termination hearing after deciding to accept a new nonlegal job offer with a July 23 start date. v. Moonen, 706 N.W.2d 391, 402 (Iowa 2005) (holding that [h]arm to others is an aggravating factor). This suspension applies to all facets of the practice of law. Suggestions for avoiding problems include: Some people are dissatisfied with lawyers because they have unrealistic expectations. 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. Against the mitigating factors present in this case we balance any aggravating factors. Curt N. Daniels, Chariton, The convincing preponderance of the evidence standard is less demanding than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but requires a greater showing than the preponderance of the evidence. Iowa Sup. 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. D. J.H. v. Travis Autor, Regenerative Medicine and Anti-Aging Institutes of Omaha, LLC, and Omaha Stem Cells, LLC. Sue a lawyer for careless work, or do work a lawyer failed to do. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct Id. On October 1, Aeilts was charged with Malicious Prosecution in violation of Iowa Code section 720.6 and with False Report of an Indictable Offense to a Public Entity in violation of Iowa Code section 718.6(1) for his conduct related to pressing harassment charges against Cornelison. Lawyers of any level of experience would understand that [making misrepresentations to the court is] deplorable. Turner, 918 N.W.2d at 155 (citing In re Cleland, 2 P.3d 700, 705 (Colo. 2000) (en banc) (per curiam) (considering inexperience as a mitigating factor but noting inexperience does not go far to excuse or to mitigate dishonesty, misrepresentation); see also In re Powell, 76 N.E.3d 130, 135 n.3 (Ind. Further, the messages were not unlike requests for leniency and a quick disposition an attorney might ask for any other client. A lawyer is an adult, a man or woman of the world, not a child. Curt N. Daniels, Chariton, 21-0774: Quality Plus Feeds, Inc. v. Compeer Financial, FLCA Filed Jan 13, 2023 View Opinion No. Sometimes lawyers handle money for clients. We tax the costs of this action to Fisher in accordance with Iowa Court Rule 36.24(1). v. Haskovec, 869 N.W.2d 554, 560 (Iowa 2015). In response to Cornelison's request for the return of his son's $400 retainer, Aeilts filed a false police report and requested harassment charges be brought against Cornelison. Aeilts also argues his conduct occurred over a short three-week period, and therefore, the temporal overlap is a mitigating factor. See Iowa Sup. The first is the Attorney Disciplinary Board. 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. Fisher failed to complete various aspects of the discovery process and delayed hiring an appraiser to appraise a family farm. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct 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 ADB can dismiss meritless complaints and can issue certain types of discipline. Fisher and the Board did not contest the commission's legal conclusions. Id. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. The Grievance Commission chair appoints a panel of 4 lawyers and 1 lay member who hear the testimony and evidence regarding the alleged misconduct. at 65758. v. Adams, 809 N.W.2d 543, 545 (Iowa 2012). We suspend Fisher from the practice of law without the possibility of reinstatement for one year. A hearing before the commission occurred November 2 through November 5, 2020, and reconvened on November 30. IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Appellee, v. Andrew Gatton AEILTS, Appellant. 45.7(4) (notification of fee withdrawal). Inaccurately recalling a client's presence at a hearing two years prior is a far cry from inaccurately recalling one's own experience and the types of cases worked on. The ADB investigates the complaint and meets quarterly to make determinations. If you do not get a satisfactory reply, you may file a complaint. 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). Lawyers are forbidden to make intentionally false statements, either to their own clients or to others. 21-1799 Decided: May 13, 2022 Oxley, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all justices joined. After conducting our review, we agree with the Board and the commission that Aeilts violated all of the alleged rules. But even if he simply misspoke, it was still a matter constituting misconduct. Id. He maintains a private law practice with his wife in Pella, Iowa. This is a review of an attorney disciplinary proceeding against the respondent, Scott D. Fisher, currently of Apex, North Carolina (formerly of Waukee, Iowa), an attorney admitted to practice law in Iowa since 2007. at 57172. A relatively inexperienced Iowa attorney had too much on his plate and, as a result, missed court deadlines and appearances. Rule 32:8.4(c) bars a lawyer from engag[ing] in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. Iowa R. Prof'l Conduct 32:8.4(c). 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 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. The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission recommends we suspend Aeilts's license for six months for his violations of Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct 32:8.4(b), 32:8.4(c), and 32:8.4(d). Upon our de novo review of the record, we agree with the commission's factual findings. A relatively inexperienced Iowa attorney had too much on his plate and, as a result, missed court deadlines and appearances. Finally, we reject Aeilts's assertion that his lack of experience is a mitigating factor. Introduction. Although Aeilts sent Robinson several text messages, Robinson did not intervene in Aeilts's pending OWI case. Get a free directory Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. However, mental health challenges must show a relationship to the unethical conduct to be considered a mitigating circumstance. 32:1.16(b)(1) and 32:1.16(d) (proper withdrawal). On February 7, 2017, Michelle Curry hired Fisher to represent her in a marriage dissolution. Andrew Aeilts was admitted to practice law in Iowa in 2015. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Once the complaint is filed by the ADB, the following procedure then takes place: 2023 Iowa Judicial Branch. No. On Friday, the court opted to instead impose a three-year suspension. A lawyer might handle a matter in a way that is inadequate but not unethical. 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. WebOral Argument Schedule. No. His actions reveal a disrespect for the law and law enforcement. Fisher also listed remorse as a mitigating factor in his posttrial brief and brief regarding sanctions. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Get a free directory 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. On February 21, 2018, C.B.W. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Make sure you have an agreement about your lawyers fees, in writing if possible. 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. An attorney's conduct is prejudicial to the administration of justice when it violates the well-understood norms and conventions of the practice of law such that it hampers the efficient and proper operation of the courts or of ancillary systems upon which the courts rely.. State of Iowa, ex rel., Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General of Iowa. Write to confirm all important understandings. 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! 844 N.W.2d 456, 46263 (Iowa 2014). Tara van Brederode, Lawrence F. Dempsey IV, and Crystal W. Rink (until withdrawal), for appellee. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. This could result in a public reprimand or a Court order suspending or revoking the lawyers license. IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD, Appellee, v. Andrew Gatton AEILTS, Appellant. WebCase No. A. [T]he law takes account of a lawyer's legal training and experience in assessing his or her state of mind. Though it is unethical for a lawyer to charge a clearly excessive fee, the Board cannot resolve a fee dispute. A lawyer should not represent more than one client in a matter unless both consent after full disclosure by the lawyer. The commission's report recommended that we suspend Fisher's license to practice law for one year. Please try again. Depending on the severity of the misrepresentations, [this Court] ha[s] imposed sanctions ranging from reprimand to license revocation. Id. We typically impose a longer suspension where there is harm and multiple violations. Fisher answered both complaints. to represent themselves pro se because most of the work was done. Fisher's legal practice showed a clear pattern of misconduct across several clients. 21-0672: State of Iowa v. Royriguez Patterson Filed Jan 13, 2023 View Opinion No. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. They then issue a Finding of Fact and Recommendation of Sanction. We also note that Fisher admitted to wrongdoing for some of the Board's charges either in his answer or during the proceedings. However, because we review attorney disciplinary matters de novo, we address each alleged violation. Require a lawyer to return money or property to a client. If it determines the violation was of a more serious nature, it may recommend a public reprimand to the Supreme Court or the Board itself may become the complainant in a proceeding before the Grievance Commission. 32:1.5(a) (unreasonable fee agreement). Fisher provided some banking records, invoices, and retainer agreements for a few of the clients. However, criminal or fraudulent conduct may be subject to discipline. No. The nature of Aeilts's conduct is an aggravating factor in this 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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. C. Iowa Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 32:8.4(d). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. v. Blessum, 861 N.W.2d 575, 591 (Iowa 2015). On October 23, 2019, the Board filed its first complaint against Fisher. The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board brought a complaint against the respondent, John W. Gailey, alleging multiple violations of our ethical rules. and J.B.W. We conclude Aeilts violated rule 32:8.4(b). 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. Anyone with knowledge of facts showing ethical misconduct by a lawyer may file a complaint. Weather related closures Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Archived Supreme Court Opinions Prior to 2017, Archived Court of Appeals Opinions from 1/10/2018 to 2/7/2018, Archived Court of Appeals Opinions from 2017 and Earlier, How to Become a Qualified Court Interpreter in Iowa, Information for Current Court Interpreters, State Court Administration Organizational Chart, Submission of CLE Programs by CLE Sponsors. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. In fact, it does the opposite. If you believe your lawyer has lied to you (for example, to cover up neglect of your matter), you may file a complaint. On June 9, 2017, Fisher filed a petition for termination of J.H.s parental rights on behalf of C.J.R. v. Cunningham, 812 N.W.2d 541, 553 (Iowa 2012) (determining we will not view a lawyer's prior discipline as an aggravating factor when the conduct occurred during the same timeframe as the current violation before the court). 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. Here, Aeilts sought to have Cornelison prosecuted for harassment, having no reasonable grounds for believing he committed harassment; Aeilts's report caused law enforcement and prosecutorial resources to be diverted in an investigation; and Aeilts's conduct hampered the efficient and proper operation of the ancillary systems upon which the courts rely. at 572. If you are dissatisfied, let your lawyer know why. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. Finally, he certainly should have known the elements of harassment after representing two clients against harassment chargesanother misrepresentation since he told the court that he had never handled a harassment charge. Aeilts's dishonest statements misled the court about his prior criminal work experience. The parties are also bound by stipulated facts in reference to their subject matter and in light of the surrounding circumstances and the whole record. Nine, 920 N.W.2d at 828 (quoting Iowa Sup. Iowa Sup. v. Nine, 920 N.W.2d 825, 82728 (Iowa 2018)). He has no prior discipline, which we also consider a mitigating factor, though we give this factor little weight because his misconduct began shortly after he was admitted to the bar. We agree with the commission, the Board, and Fisher to conclude that a suspension of one year is appropriate. It can order mental or physical examination or treatment. During the phone call, Cornelison told Aeilts he was going to file an ethics complaint against him. at 466. Lawyers are expected to meet high professional standards set forth in rules adopted by the Iowa Supreme Court. Iowa Sup. Id. A relatively inexperienced Iowa attorney had too much on his plate and, as a result, missed court deadlines and appearances. Contact us. 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). The Attorney Disciplinary Board has no jurisdiction of a negligence claim. Contact us. Ct. Att'y Disciplinary Bd. No. WebAttorney Discipline Complaint Against a Lawyer As part of its responsibility to supervise lawyers and in the interest of promoting public confidence in the legal system, the Iowa Supreme Court has procedures for addressing complaints concerning alleged violations of the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct. Click here for the Board's current informational brochure. The Boards jurisdiction extends to the attorneys license alone. It can initiate an investigation or disciplinary action on its own or by a complaint filed by someone else. The Board filed a motion to compel on April 7. v. McCarthy, 814 N.W.2d 596, 611 (Iowa 2012) (imposing a two-year suspension for neglect, trust account violations, withdrawal, and other violations). The Board points out one attorney disciplinary case involving malicious prosecution: Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Postma, 555 N.W.2d 680 (Iowa 1996). 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. Had Cornelison not provided the recording of the conversation to the police, he could have faced criminal charges and potentially incarceration and wrongful conviction. Aeilts's malicious attempt to send Cornelison to jail in an effort to prevent him from filing an ethics complaint against Aeilts displays his lack of honesty and reflects adversely on his fitness as a lawyer. The Grievance Commission of the Iowa Supreme Court had recommended that the court revoke the Iowa law license of Sioux City lawyer Brien P. 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