Florida Bar v. Shapiro

We review the reports of the referee concerning respondent Barry R. Shapiro’s petition for reinstatement (No. 63,411) and a multi-count complaint filed against him by The Florida Bar (No. 63,761). Respondent is currently under suspension, The Florida Bar v. Shapiro, 413 So.2d 1184 (Fla.1982), and has petitioned for review of the referee’s reports.

The Florida Bar’s complaint alleges thirteen counts of misconduct and the referee finds respondent guilty of twelve of the thirteen counts, specifically finding that respondent violated The Florida Bar Integration Rule, article XI, Rule 11.02(3)(a)…