Florida Bar v. Mayo

This disciplinary proceeding is before the Court on the complaint of The Florida Bar and the report of the referee recommending that respondent John N. Mayo be suspended from the practice of law for one year. Neither the Bar nor respondent has petitioned for review. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla.Const.

Respondent was charged with making a payment for services rendered by means of a check that was returned for insufficient funds: Respondent filed no responsive pleadings and did not appear at the final hearing though he received notice. Since no answers or objections to the Bar’s…