Florida Bar v. Roberto

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Jaime Roberto be found guilty of professional misconduct and placed on probation for a period of one year. The Florida Bar petitions the Court for review of the report, taking issue with the referee’s failure to find . Roberto in violation of Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 4-1.7(a) (Representing Adverse Interests), as well as the referee’s recommended sanction. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The disciplinary case against Jaime Roberto arises from alleged ethical violations that occurred during his…