Florida Bar v. Roberts

We have for review a referee’s report regarding alleged ethical breaches by Keith F. Roberts. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 15 of the Florida Constitution. We approve the referee’s report and his recommendation that Roberts be suspended from the practice of law for ninety days.

The Florida Bar filed a complaint against Roberts based on his alleged failure to comply with the Bar’s continuing legal education requirements (CLER). Apparently Roberts had taken the required courses but failed to report his hours to the Bar. Roberts received a letter from the Bar in December of…