Florida Bar v. Castle

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of the Florida Bar and the referee’s report. Castle petitions this Court for review, contesting portions of the findings of fact, the recommendations of guilt, and the recommended discipline. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The referee found the following facts:

a. That in November, 1979, respondent was retained to represent Patricia Vaccaro in a civil suit, for $250.00.

b. That respondent filed a civil suit on behalf of her client and that thereafter, a default judgment was entered in favor of respondent’s client.

c. That on…