Opinion
CASE NO.: SC11-964 CASE NO.: SC11-1722 CASE NO.: SC11-2225 Lower Tribunal No.: 2011-51,612(15D)OSC Lower Tribunal No.: 2012-50,273(15D)OSC Lower Tribunal No.: 2012-50,457(15D)OSC
06-12-2013
THE FLORIDA BAR Complainant(s) v. JACOB ADDINGTON ROSE Respondent(s)
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for two years, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that he is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until he is reinstated. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the report.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Jacob Addington Rose in the amount of $1,998.57, for which sum let execution issue.
Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. A True Copy
Test:
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Thomas D. Hall
Clerk, Supreme Court
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Served:
KENNETH LAWRENCE MARVIN
MICHAEL DAVID SOIFER
JACOB ADDINGTON ROSE
HON. DALE ROSS, JUDGE