Florida Bar v. Padgett

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court for consideration of the report of the referee. The referee’s findings and recommendations are not contested before this Court.

In case no. 70,586, the referee found that respondent Kenneth E. Padgett misappropriated funds that had been entrusted to him in connection with the administration of a guardianship. Respondent was convicted of grand theft based on his conduct in the matter. As recommended by the referee, the facts support finding respondent guilty of violating numerous provisions of the former Integration Rule and Code of Professional…