The Florida Bar v. Pedrero

The Florida Bar appeals from a referee’s report recommending a three-year suspension for Edward Pedrero. We have jurisdiction under article V, section 15, of the Florida Constitution and chapter 1 and rule 3-3.1 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

The referee made the following findings of fact:

In approximately August, 1983, Respondent met Daryl John Christian at DACCO [a drug rehabilitation center] in Tampa, Florida.

In approximately January, 1984, Mr. Christian left DACCO and contacted the Respondent. The Respondent provided Mr. Christian with the birth certificate of Nelson Lee…