Florida Bar v. Guard

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court upon the complaint of The Florida Bar, the report of a referee, and the petition of attorney Pierce, J. Guard for review. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The Florida Bar instituted this proceeding by a complaint against the respondent in three counts alleging three instances of professional failure in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. On one of the three counts the referee found no misconduct and recommended a finding of not guilty. On the other two counts the referee found respondent guilty. The referee…