The Florida Bar v. Derek Vashon James

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC20-128 ____________ THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant, vs. DEREK VASHON JAMES, Respondent. November 18, 2021 PER CURIAM. We have for review a referee’s report recommending that Respondent, Derek Vashon James, be found guilty of professional misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar (Bar Rules), and that he be suspended from the practice of law for thirty days as a sanction for his misconduct. The Florida Bar (Bar) filed a notice of intent to seek review of the referee’s report, challenging the referee’s recommendation that James be…