Opinion
Case No. SC03-449.
September 11, 2003.
Lower Tribunal No. 2002-11,267(13B).
The uncontested report of referee, recommending disciplinary resignation with leave to seek readmission after three (3) years is approved. The resignation shall be effective immediately. Respondent has consented to the resignation. Disciplinary resignation is tantamount to disbarment. Florida Bar v. Hale, 762 So.2d 515 (Fla. 2000).
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Steven Edward Waggoner in the amount of $834.53, 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 resignation.
As with disbarment, in seeking readmission to The Florida Bar, Respondent "may be admitted again only upon full compliance with the rules and regulations governing admission to the bar." R. Regulating Fla. Bar 3-7.10(n).