Opinion
No. SC06-2161.
November 15, 2007.
Lower Tribunal No(s). 2006-51, 064(17C).
The uncontested report of the referee, and amendment thereto, is. approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for. eighteen months, 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 accept no new business from the. date this order is filed until he is reinstated.
Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $6,120.92 to. Rayshonda Mansfield under the terms and conditions set forth in the. report.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Michael. Allen Bryant in the amount of $9,081.64, 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.