Opinion
Case No. SC05-1057.
September 8, 2005.
Lower Tribunal No. 2005-01,026(1A).
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ninety (90) days, effective immediately.
Upon reinstatement, respondent shall be placed on probation for three years under the terms and conditions set forth in the report. However, respondent shall not be reinstated until he completes the suspension imposed in Florida Bar vs. Valen, SC05-544 (Fla. April 8, 2005).
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Michael James Valen in the amount of $1,540.48, 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.