Florida Bar v. Heller

We have for review the Referee’s report recommending that the Respondent, George M. Heller, be disbarred. Rule 11.09, Integration Rule of The Florida Bar, 32 F.S.A.

Respondent Heller had performed services for Pan American Surety Company, as one of its attorneys. By an order dated December 28, 1961, entered in receivership proceedings brought by the State Treasurer against Pan American, all attorneys representing the insurer were discharged. Subsequently, the Receiver learned that Respondent Heller had nevertheless continued to represent the insurance company in the appeal of the case of…