Florida Bar v. Robinson

The Florida Bar petitions this Court for review of the referee’s findings and recommendation that attorney R. Michael Robinson receive a public reprimand and two years probation and be assessed the costs of the proceedings along with other disciplinary sanctions. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The Florida Bar filed a two-count complaint against Robinson. Count one alleged that Robinson had failed to adequately communicate with a client. Count two alleged Robinson had neglected to file a notice of appeal on behalf of another client. The Bar subsequently filed a second complaint…