Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Rebecca C. Sharpe

Summary

The court conducted a de novo review of an attorney disciplinary proceeding and found that Rebecca Sharpe misappropriated estate funds, concealed the conduct, mishandled client and third-party funds, neglected estate tax obligations, misrepresented tax requirements to the probate court, and failed to maintain required trust-account records. Because she converted more than $65,000 without a colorable future claim, the court revoked her Iowa law license. No separate opinions were filed.