Florida Bar v. Knowles

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of the Florida Bar and the referee’s report. The referee recommends finding Knowles guilty of conduct involving neglect, failure to communicate with clients, refusal to return files, and misappropriation, inter alia, and recommends a three-year suspension. Knowles has filed a petition for review, contesting the referee’s findings of fact and the recommended discipline. The bar, on the other hand, seeks Knowles’ disbarnient. We have jurisdiction under article V, section 15 of the Florida Constitution. We accept all but one of the referee’s…