In re Rassner

Article V of the Florida Constitution, F.S.A. fixes the ultimate jurisdiction and responsibility with the Supreme Court for admission, suspension and disbarment of lawyers. I agree with the majority that this Court is not permitted to close its ears and its doors to a completely rehabilitated former member of the Bar on the ground that he had been “permanently disbarred.” However, the quality of character and performance of attorneys who are “permanently disbarred” is such that they are not likely to be readmitted. For that reason it is difficult for a former attorney who has been permanently…