The Florida Bar v. Jeremy W. Alters

We have for review a referee's report recommending that Respondent, Jeremy W. Alters, be found guilty of professional misconduct and not disciplined. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. As discussed below, after having considered the referee's report, the record in this case, the parties' briefs, and oral arguments, we approve in part the referee's findings of fact. However, we additionally find that Alters engaged in dishonest and deceitful conduct by using one client's funds to pay obligations owed to another client. Therefore, we approve in part and disapprove in part the…