The Florida Bar v. Curtis S. Alva

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC2021-1564 ____________ THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant, vs. CURTIS S. ALVA, Respondent. October 17, 2024 PER CURIAM. We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent, Curtis S. Alva, be found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and that he be suspended from the practice of law for one year and ordered to pay restitution. Respondent has petitioned for review, challenging the referee’s recommendations as to guilt and the recommended discipline.1 For the reasons discussed below, we…