On Friday, February 7, 2025, the Iowa Supreme Court suspended Attorney David Joseph Martin’s law license for six months as a result of disciplinary action mirrored from another jurisdiction. This decision follows a ruling from a disciplinary judge in Arizona, where Martin faced similar penalties for failing to adequately represent a personal injury client, which resulted in the dismissal of the client’s case.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of David Joseph Martin,” with case no. 24-1717.
The court’s order was issued after Martin and the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board did not respond to a previous notice regarding the imposition of the suspension. The notice had been mailed to Martin at addresses on file, but there was no indication of any claim that the discipline would be too severe or unwarranted.
The suspension takes effect immediately and encompasses all areas of legal practice. Martin must adhere to the notification requirements set forth in Iowa Court Rule 34.23(2) during this period. For potential reinstatement, he will need to comply with the stipulations outlined in Iowa Court Rule 34.25. Additionally, the court has assigned the costs associated with this disciplinary action to Martin.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
