Florida Bar v. Swann

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Henry T. Swann, III, be found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended for ninety-one days. The Florida Bar has filed a petition for review of the report, asking the Court to disapprove the referee’s recommended sanction and instead disbar Swann from the practice of law. Respondent Swann 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 and recommendations as to guilt. However, we disapprove the referee’s recommended…