Florida Bar v. Neely

This proceeding is before us upon the complaint of The Florida Bar and respondent’s petition for review of the referee’s report, in which the referee recommends a three-month suspension. We have jurisdiction 1 and approve the referee’s report and recommendation, except as noted herein.

In connection with case no. 70,830, the referee found that respondent was retained to represent a Ms. Kern in a claim to *110recover for injuries which she received while a passenger in an automobile. That claim was dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute. Respondent failed to advise her of that fact…