Florida Bar v. Draughon

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Richard Scott Draughon be found guilty of professional misconduct and receive a public reprimand. The Florida Bar has filed a petition for review of the report, challenging the referee’s recommended sanction. Draughon has filed a cross-petition for review. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. As discussed below, we approve the referee’s findings of fact, as well as the referee’s recommendation that Draughon be found guilty of violating Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-4.3 (Misconduct and Minor Misconduct).…