Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Joel E. Fenton

Summary

The court found that Joel E. Fenton repeatedly neglected client matters, failed to communicate, missed hearings and deadlines, failed to expedite litigation, and violated the conditions of a deferral agreement. Applying de novo review, the court imposed an indefinite suspension with no possibility of reinstatement for at least ninety days and required a mental-health fitness evaluation before reinstatement. The court also taxed the costs of the proceeding to Fenton.