The Florida Bar v. Cyrus A. Bischoff

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent, Cyrus A. Bischoff, be found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (Bar Rules) and suspended from the practice of law for one year. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. We approve the referee’s findings of fact, recommendations as to guilt, and the recommended sanction, and suspend Bischoff for one year.

FACTS

In October 2014, The Florida Bar filed a complaint against Respondent Bischoff, alleging that he engaged in misconduct in violation of the Bar Rules. A…