Florida Bar v. Wagner

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on the complaint of The Florida Bar and the report of the referee. In accordance with article XI, Rule 11.06(9)(b), of the Integration Rule of The Florida Bar, the referee’s report and record were duly filed with this Court. The Florida Bar now seeks review of the report of the referee.

Respondent was involved in numerous questionable and complex business transactions. A simplified version of the relevant facts as found by the referee follows.

Count I

Respondent received $124,783.44 as trustee for his client, Betty Holt. An oral trust was formed whereby…