The Florida Bar v. Karl O. Koepke

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC20-286 ____________ THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant, vs. KARL O. KOEPKE, Respondent. October 28, 2021 COURIEL, J. We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent, Karl O. Koepke, be found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended from the practice of law for one year. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. Notwithstanding Mr. Koepke’s long membership in the Florida Bar and lack of prior disciplinary history, we conclude that his actions in this matter demonstrate so purposeful and considered a violation of his oath…