Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Monroe

William Monroe (defendant), an attorney representing client Jane Doe in her divorce and custody matter, began a consensual sexual relationship with Doe after the representation began and continued representing her in that matter and in related misdemeanor charges throughout the relationship. After the relationship ended amicably, Doe's estranged husband learned of it and reported Monroe to the disciplinary board. Doe testified the relationship was fully consensual, involved no undue influence, and that she and Monroe remained friends, but the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board (plaintiff) still pursued discipline against Monroe.