Opinion
SC2023-0576
06-28-2024
The Florida Bar, Complainant(s) v. Jonathan Glen Drake, Respondent(s)
Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2020-10,703 (6D)
Upon consideration of the Report of Referee, Motion to Assess Costs, and the response and reply filed to the order dated March 28, 2024, the report of referee is approved in part and disapproved in part. The recommended discipline is disapproved, and Respondent is disbarred, 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 disbarment effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). Respondent shall also fully comply with Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 3-6.1, if applicable. Further, Respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Jonathan Glen Drake in the amount of $6,292.84, 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 disbarment.
MUNIZ, C.J., and CANADY, LABARGA, COURIEL, GROSSHANS, FRANCIS, and SASSO, JJ., concur.