Florida Bar v. Weil

Disciplinary proceedings were initiated by The Florida Bar against Joseph H. Weil, a member of The Florida Bar, alleging misconduct in his handling of an estate. The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar approved the referee’s findings of fact and recommendation of guilt, but disapproved the recommended discipline. The referee’s report and record are now before us on petition for review by The Florida Bar. Fla.Bar Integr.Rule, art. XI, Rule 11.09(3). Our jurisdiction is based on article V, section 15, Florida Constitution.

The referee’s findings of fact and recommendations are as follows:

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