Florida Bar v. Friedman

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court for consideration of a referee’s report finding attorney John A. Friedman guilty of professional misconduct and recommending disbarment. No petition challenging the report has been filed. We therefore proceed to consider the referee’s findings and recommendations pursuant to rule 3-7.6(c)(6) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

*987The Florida Bar filed a five-count complaint against the respondent. One count alleged that respondent had simply ceased representing a client on a pending legal matter, without notifying the client and after…