Opinion
No. SC07-1155.
November 15, 2007.
Lower Tribunal No(s). 2004-10, 629(6C), 2004-11, 215(6C).
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is. suspended from the practice of law for fifteen 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 is further directed to attend the next scheduled session of. Ethics School held in his geographical area 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 Alan D. Watson in the amount of $5,308.25, 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.