Florida Bar v. Hipsh

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court on complaint of The Florida Bar, the report of the referee, and respondent’s petition for review. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 15, Florida Constitution.

Respondent contests certain findings of fact and conclusions made by the referee in his report and further contends that the recommended discipline is inappropriate under the facts of this case.

The referee found that respondent and his employees and associates earned a total fee of $2,866.00 for work on an admiralty dispute. The retaining agreement was in writing and…