Florida Bar v. Shankman

We have for review the referee’s report recommending that the respondent, Richard Stuart Shankman, be found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended for a period of ninety days. Shankman seeks review of the referee’s recommendations as to both guilt and discipline, as well as an adverse evidentiary ruling. The Florida Bar cross-petitioned, seeking review of the referee’s recommendation that Shank-man be found not guilty of violating rule 4-8.4(c) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the finding of no aggravating factors, as well as the recommended discipline. We have jurisdiction.…