In Re Nash’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “I find no evidence that Mr. Nash suffers from any diagnosable psychiatric disorder of any sort. Further, I find no evidence that Mr. Nash presents a risk of perpetrating abuse of any type upon any individual, minor or adult. Finally, I find no evidence that Mr. Nash possesses any mental disorder or personality traits which would, in any way, impair his ability to maintain the moral character and honesty expected of an Iowa Lawyer.[ [6] ]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Nash

2. “We have a duty to the citizens of Iowa to ensure the practice of law is reserved for individuals who will respect the trust inherent in the lawyer-client relationship. We conclude Michael Nash has established by a convincing preponderance of the evidence he possesses the requisite moral character and fitness for admission to the Iowa bar. We therefore grant his application to take the Iowa bar examination.[ [10] ]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Nash

3. “crossed appropriate pastoral boundaries,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Nash