Opinion
Case No.: SC02-399
November 14, 2002
LOWER TRIBUNAL Nos.: 2001-30,771(10B), 2001-31,113(19B)
Decision Without Published Opinion
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ten days, effective November 22, 2002, 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 additional time 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 the suspension expires.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 650 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, for recovery of costs from John J. Anastasio in the amount of $3,267.80, 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.