Florida Bar v. Whitney

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Max Ricardo Whitney be found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (Bar Rules) and suspended from the practice of law for ninety days. The Florida Bar has filed a “Notice of Intent to Seek Review of Report of Referee” and Respondent has cross-petitioned, contesting the referee’s recommendation of guilt or, alternatively, requesting that the sanction be disapproved. We have jurisdiction. See art. Y, § 15, Fla. Const. We approve the findings of fact and recommendations of guilt,…