Florida Bar v. Cohen

This proceeding is before the Court on the petition of Herman Cohen challenging the referee’s recommendation that Cohen be suspended from the practice of law for ninety-one days. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla.Const. We agree with the referee’s guilt determination and recommended discipline.

The referee found that Cohen advised Spike Von Zamft, the sole shareholder of N.I. Meats, Inc., to execute a mortgage and a note from the corporation to both Yon Zamft and himself. Later, the two parties foreclosed on the mortgage, and Cohen filed an Affidavit of Indebtedness claiming that the…