Florida Bar

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on Complaint of The Florida Bar, Report of the Referee, Petition for Review by Respondent Paul M. Pahules, and Cross-Petition for Review by The Florida Bar.

Respondent, Pahules, petitions this Court to review the penalty recommended by the Referee and submits that in light of the facts and evidence such penalty is unduly harsh. By Cross-Petition, The Florida Bar suggest that the penalty is not severe enough and should be increased from three months to one year.

Pahules was charged by Complaint of The Florida Bar with violations of DR 5-101(A), DR…