Florida Bar v. Padgett

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of The Florida Bar and the uncontested report of the referee. Respondent Padgett pled nolo contendere to the two counts of the complaint and agreed there was a factual basis for findings of guilty on both counts. We have jurisdiction, article V, section 15, Florida Constitution, and approve the referee’s findings of fact and adopt his recommendations as to guilt and discipline.

The referee made the following findings of fact concerning each count of the complaint.

[COUNT I]

2.Beginning around 1978, respondent referred several personal injury…