Florida Bar v. Blessing

This disciplinary proceeding against attorney Herbert S. Blessing, III, is before the Court on the complaint of The Florida Bar and the report of the referee. The Florida Bar petitions for review of the recommended discipline and urges this Court to disbar respondent.

The report of the referee contains the following findings and recommendations:

II. Findings of Fact to Each Item of Misconduct of which the Respondent is charged: After considering all the pleadings and evidence before me, pertinent portions of which are commented upon below, I find:

1. Case Number 12A79H41

At the final hearing, The…