Florida Bar v. Grosso

We have for review the complaint of The Florida Bar and the referee’s report regarding alleged ethical breaches by attorney Domenic Leonard Grosso. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. The referee has recommended a fifteen-day suspension. The Florida Bar seeks review, requesting a ninety-one day suspension. For the reasons stated herein, we order a ninety-day suspension followed by a one-year probationary period.

FACTS

On October 13, 1998, the Bar filed a complaint against respondent, alleging misconduct as to respondent’s duties as guardian of property he agreed to keep in his…