The Florida Bar v. Byron Gregory Petersen

We have for review a referee's report recommending that Respondent, Byron Gregory Petersen, be found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended from the practice of law for a period of ninety-one days. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. As more fully explained below, after consideration of the referee's report, the parties' briefs, the response to the Court's order to show cause why the referee's recommended discipline should not be disapproved and a more severe sanction, up to a three-year suspension, be imposed, and The Florida Bar's (Bar) reply, we approve the…