The Florida Bar v. Erwin Rosenberg

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Erwin Rosenberg 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 ninety-one days. We have jurisdiction. See art. Y, § 15, Fla. Const. As discussed in this opinion, we approve the referee’s findings of fact and recommendations as to guilt. We disapprove the referee’s recommended sanction, and conclude instead that a one-year suspension is appropriate.

FACTS

In October 2013, The Florida Bar (Bar) filed a complaint against…