Florida Bar v. Bell

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of The Florida Bar and the referee’s report. The Bar has filed a petition for review, contesting the referee's recommended discipline as too lenient. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 15 of the Florida Constitution, and we approve in part and reject in part the referee’s recommendation.

Bell has admitted to all facts alleged by the Bar in its complaint and pled guilty to violating Disciplinary Rules relating to trust accounting. The referee recommended that Bell receive a private reprimand, serve two years probation, and…