The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of aCreston lawyer for taking pictures of a nearly nude client. Attorney JamesSteffes got into trouble while representing a woman caught using marijuanato relieve pain from a back problem. Steffes took pictures of the37-year-old woman with her bra unhooked and her underwear at her knees. He argues the pictures documented her back problem. The court usedphrases like “disturbing” and “bold exploitation” in ruling the photos weresexual harassment for Steffes own gratification.
