Florida Bar In re Sickmen

This proceeding is before the Court on the petition of Russell T. Sickmen for reinstatement to the practice of law in Florida. Pursuant to rule 3-7.9 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, a referee was appointed to conduct proceedings on the petition. The referee recommends that the petition for reinstatement be granted. The *155Florida Bar has filed a petition for review and opposes reinstatement.

The petitioner was suspended for a term of three years, effective December 13, 1983. The Florida Bar v. Sickmen, 491 So.2d 274 (Fla.1986). As provided by article XI, rule 11.10(4) of the…