Florida Bar v. Saphirstein

This disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of The Florida Bar, report of the referee, and a petition for review by Arnold Saphirstein. The referee recommends that Saphirstein be found guilty of violating Florida Bar Code of Professional Responsibility, Disciplinary Rules 9-101(C),1 7-110(B),2 and 1-102(A)(5)3 and that he receive a public reprimand. In response, Saphirstein admits his guilt but urges that in light of the totality of the circumstances of his case, the appropriate disciplinary measure should be a private reprimand. We approve the referee’s recommendation as to guilt…