The Florida Bar v. Ticktin

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Peter David Ticktin, a member of The Florida Bar, be found guilty of professional misconduct and ad monished. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. We approve the referee’s findings of fact, his recommendations as to guilt, and his findings in aggravation and mitigation, with the exception of the finding in mitigation of imposition of other penalties or sanctions. However, we disapprove the recommended discipline of admonishment. Instead, we impose a ninety-one-day suspension.

BACKGROUND

The Bar filed a two-count complaint…