Opinion
No. SC06-885.
November 16, 2007.
Lower Tribunal No(s). 2006-00, 072(4A).
Upon consideration of the report of the referee and the briefs in this. case, the Court approves the findings of fact in the referee's report. The Court disapproves the referee's recommendation as to discipline and. instead suspends Branch Lamar Winegeart, III, from the practice of law. for thirty days, effective thirty days from the date of this order so. that Winegeart can close out his practice and protect the interests of. existing clients. If Winegeart 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. Winegeart shall accept no new business from the. date this order is filed until the suspension expires.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Branch Lamar. Winegeart, III, in the amount of $1,541.15, 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.