Florida Bar v. O'Connor

We have for review a referee’s report regarding alleged ethical misconduct by Andrew James O’Connor, an inactive member of The Florida Bar. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

Procedural Background

The Florida Bar filed a complaint charging O’Connor with violating Rules Regulating the Florida Bar 4-3.3(a)(l) (making a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal); 4-8.1(a) (knowingly making a false statement of material fact); 4-8.4(a) (violating the Rules of Professional Conduct); and 4r-8.4(c) (engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or…