Florida Bar v. Bryan

BOYD, Justice.

This disciplinary proceeding is before us to review a referee’s report which recommends that respondent be suspended for a period of three years and thereafter until proof of rehabilitation. The Florida Bar has filed a petition for review, seeking respondent’s disbarment. We have exclusive jurisdiction of this cause pursuant to article Y, section 15 of the Florida Constitution.

The Florida Bar filed a seven-count complaint against respondent. The first count charged him with neglecting a legal matter. Counts two through six charged him with appropriating funds from five separate…