Florida Bar v. Cueto

We have for review a referee’s report regarding ethical breaches by Jorge Luis Cueto. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const. For the reasons expressed below, we disbar Jorge Luis Cueto from the practice of law in the State of Florida, effective, nunc pro tunc, May 5, 2000, the effective date of his automatic suspension based on his felony conviction.

The Bar filed a complaint against Jorge Luis Cueto pursuant to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar 3-7.2(i)(l) and (2). These rules authorize the Bar to file a complaint to initiate disciplinary proceedings based upon a determination or…