The Florida Bar v. Jon Douglas Parrish

We have for review a referee's report recommending that Respondent, Jon Douglas Parrish, 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 a period of one year. Parrish seeks review of the referee's report, challenging the referee's recommendations of guilt and recommended discipline. Subsequent to the filing of the referee's report, the Court issued an order directing Parrish to show cause why the referee's recommended discipline should not be disapproved and a more severe sanction imposed.…