The Florida Bar v. Palmer

504 So.2d 752 (1987)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant,

v.

Daniel O. PALMER, Respondent.

No. 69115.

Supreme Court of Florida.

March 26, 1987.

This bar disciplinary proceeding is before us upon the complaint of The Florida Bar and the uncontested report of the referee. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The referee found that Kathryn Goethe retained Palmer to represent her as plaintiff on a contingent fee basis in a personal injury action. Thereafter, Palmer did not contact Mrs. Goethe for six months. He then falsely told her the case had been delayed because of a change in opposing counsel.…