Florida Bar v. Baron

In this bar grievance proceeding the referee found respondent guilty of three counts of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility.1 That finding is predicated upon respondent’s failure to timely respond to request for admissions propounded to him on March 27, 1980. Baron filed a response on February 4,1981, one day prior to the scheduled final hearing.2 The referee heard testimony from Baron in “mitigation.”

The referee has recommended a one-year suspension, payment of costs, and probation for six months to three years. The bar seeks a three-year suspension. Baron has filed no petition…