Opinion
SC2022-1815
08-03-2023
The Florida Bar, Complainant(s) v. Philip Sean Karle, Respondent(s)
Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2023-30,098 (7A)
The uncontested amended report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ten 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 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. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the amended report and amended consent judgment.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Philip Sean Karle in the amount of $1,381.15, 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.
MUÑIZ, C.J., and CANADY, LABARGA, COURIEL, GROSSHANS, FRANCIS, and SASSO, JJ., concur.