In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Deborah IVY, Respondent

Summary

The court upheld the findings that Deborah Ivy knowingly made false statements about alleged stalking and a courtroom assault, violating the professional-conduct rule addressing dishonesty. It held that the advocate rules governing candor toward a tribunal and fairness to an opposing party apply only when a lawyer acts in a representational capacity, not when acting as a party or witness in a personal matter. The court rejected Ivy's due-process challenge and upheld the attorney-fee award, but remanded for reconsideration of sanctions in light of the ruling limiting the applicable rules.