& SC14-1056 The Florida Bar v. Robert D. Adams and The Florida Bar v. Adam Robert Filthaut

We have for review a referee’s report recommending - that Robert D. Adams and Adam' Robert Filth'aut -be found guilty of professional misconduct and permanently disbarred. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. As more fully explained below,, we approve the referee’s factual findings, recommendations as to guilt, and recommendations as to discipline in their entirety. 1

FACTS

The Respondents in these two cases, Adam Robert Filthaut and Robert D. Adams, were members of a law firm, Adams & Diaco, P.A., in Tampa, Florida.' Stephen Christopher Diaco was also a member of this firm and…