The Florida Bar v. Peter M. MacNamara

I concur with the majority’s decision to approve the referee’s findings of fact and recommendations of guilt. The record overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that Peter M. MacNamara violated Rules Regulating the Florida Bar 4-1.4 (communication); 4-8.1 (maintaining the integrity of the profession); and 4-8.4(c) (a lawyer shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation). In addition, I concur with the majority’s rejection of the finding that MacNamara’s misconduct did not cause harm or prejudice to his client. But I dissent from the majority’s decision…