Florida Bar v. Fath

This disciplinary proceeding against Ronald Fath is before us upon complaint of The Florida Bar and report of the referee. No petition for review has been filed.. , The referee has made the following fmd-ings 0f fact relative to Fath’s misconduct:

As to Count I

Respondent was hired in October, 1976 by Mr. Harry Ward to prosecute an uncontested divorce action. It was understood that he would institute the proceedings immediately. Mr. Ward paid him a total of $400.00 for his services. Mr. Ward repeatedly phoned to and visited Respondent’s office to urge action but Respondent did not have Mrs.…