Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Patricia Jean Lipski

Summary

The court found that Lipski violated duties of diligence, communication, expediting litigation, and honesty by missing mandatory appellate deadlines, failing to keep her client informed, and misleading her about the reason her appeal was dismissed. The court rejected the alleged administration-of-justice violation because Lipski did not abandon the appeal and the resulting burden on the court was limited. In light of the client harm and Lipski's repeated prior discipline for similar appellate neglect, the court suspended her license for thirty days.