The Florida Bar v. Donnette Sonya Russell- Love

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Donnette Sonya Russell-Love 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 ten days. Respondent Russell-Love filed a notice of intent to seek review of the referee’s report and recommendations. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. As discussed below, we approve the referee’s findings of fact and recommendation as to guilt. However, we disapprove the referee’s recommended discipline. We conclude that…