The Florida Bar v. Welch

272 So.2d 139 (1972)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant,

v.

James D. WELCH, Respondent.

No. 42128.

Supreme Court of Florida.

December 20, 1972.

Norman A. Faulkner, Tallahassee, and Marshall G. Curran, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, for complainant.

Watkins & Hill, Tallahassee, for respondent.

This cause is before us on petition for review of the report of the referee dated February 2, 1972, recommending that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years and pay costs in the amount of $2,222.26.

Complaint was filed on March 28, 1969, charging that respondent was guilty of violating his…