The Florida Bar v. Kathleen M. P. Davis

We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent Kathleen M.P. Davis be found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (Bar rules), and disbarred. Davis has filed a petition for 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, recommendations as to guilt, and the recommended sanction, and disbar Davis from the practice of law in Florida.

FACTS

In September 2011, The Florida Bar (Bar) filed its complaint against…