Opinion
No. SC07-2167.
Date of decision or date rehearing denied (if requested).
Lower Tribunal No(s). 2006-70,118(11D).
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ten days, 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 pay restitution in the amount of $1,861.02 to Paul Scaturro and Henry Haynes under the terms and conditions set forth in the report and the consent judgment.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from James Robert Mann in the amount of $1,330.00, 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.