Florida Bar v. Guard

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court upon the complaint of The Florida Bar, the report of the referee, the petition of The Florida Bar, and cross petition of respondent Pierce J. Guard, Jr. for review. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, 15, Fla. Const.

These proceedings were instituted on March 25, 1981, by the Bar’s filing of a complaint against respondent in five counts alleging numerous violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. On June 10, 1981, the Bar filed a second complaint in four counts alleging additional violations of the code by respondent. Circuit Judge Arden…